How do you build something magical, fast?
In creating a new feature, engineering leaders have a lot to balance. Designs could be constantly in flux. Sharp pivots could be made weekly. There could be pressure to cut corners to hit deadlines. Despite all of this, engineering leaders are still expected to deliver.
To ensure that the team is spending their time in the right places, it’s essential to understand different approaches to prioritizing work to minimize risk and maximize impact. Engineering leads must also allow for balance timelines and flexibility, enabling the product to change as new insights come in, without letting development drag on. Making decisions in a fast moving environment can be overwhelming – it’s easy to get analysis paralysis. That’s why knowing when a decision needs to be made, and having a framework for making that decision, is crucial.
Key takeaways:
- How to know what aspects of a new system to build out first
- How to make decisions, while dealing with a lot of unknowns and pivots
- How to deal with changes in scope, especially when dealing with strict deadlines
