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I think this may be a sign you are ready for a higher executive or director position but like many of us simply enjoy doing the work still. I faced a similar ex
by spacebacon 3y ago
I think this may be a sign you are ready for a higher executive or director position but like many of us simply enjoy doing the work still.
I faced a similar existential crisis as a generalist that ultimately led me to realizing I am an innovation strategist before a designer, engineer, or solutions architect. When a generalist crosses many silos with specialized knowledge and expertise in each the smart move in my opinion is to lean into it with a better defined role. Business consultant, solutions architect, innovation strategist, CTO and so on…
- Xeamek 3y agoI don't necessarily disagree, in fact I think Your point is quite salient. I do however think it is somewhat a pity that this sort of 'innovation strategist' is thought of as a domain for executives and directors, because those people are inherently too high up on the ladder to propagate innovations on lower, workflow-related level. As in, such top-down innovation will just miss small, but pilled-up issues. I think we shouldn't assume that there is no place for generalists 'low on the ladder', because with such bellieve we will implicitly ignore the proposals advocated by the 'low level' workers, who are actually the one who have to deal with the workflow obstacles every single day.
- spacebacon 3y agoI agree. There is a fine line between innovation and disruption. A culture of innovation can burn resources (and staff) quickly.