Charity Majors • 8/17/2018

On Engineers and Influence

This article examines the nature of influence for individual contributor (IC) engineers, discussing how it is acquired, manifested, and differs from managerial power. It critiques the desire to become a manager solely for influence, arguing for strong IC career tracks. The piece highlights the foundational power of creation ('doing') in engineering and its role in resolving debates and driving decisions within a collaborative, creative field.

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