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I'm not sure what to take away from this article. Yes, Engineers are perhaps bad at solving insoluble problems. 'Leaders' are equally bad at solving soluble pro
by CalChris 9y ago
I'm not sure what to take away from this article. Yes, Engineers are perhaps bad at solving insoluble problems. 'Leaders' are equally bad at solving soluble problems. However, there are a few things I do know:
Engineers can become Leaders (difficult, dicey, possible)
Leaders cannot become Engineers (ain't gonna happen)
- Bahamut 9y agoI don’t agree with the assertion that leaders cannot become engineers. I have had leadership experience before even becoming a software engineer through my time in the Marine Corps (infantry), and it has served me well in being able to demonstrate excellence in leadership, as well as in engineering. I have run into other Marines who have similarly succeeded in making the transition. On the flip side, some of the best managers I’ve had were former software engineers. I think overly broad assertions made like in the article do a disservice. I think one’s ability to be successful in either role comes down to one’s own characteristics more than anythig else.