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> These are the ones who Hammerstein avoids My experience has been that aptitude can be developed. In the context of "low experience" (generally junior engine
by CharlieDigital 3y ago
> These are the ones who Hammerstein avoids
My experience has been that aptitude can be developed. In the context of "low experience" (generally junior engineers), the ones that succeed are the ones that put the work in to learn and get better.
But I can appreciate Hammerstein's perspective, especially if there isn't an added nuance of Carol Dweck's "fixed" vs "growth" mindset. A high drive, low aptitude individual -- seen through a fixed mindset lens -- is indeed dangerous!
- MichaelZuo 3y ago"A high drive, low aptitude individual", even if they have the best mindset in the world, shouldn't be placed in a sensitive position. As even a small chance of messing up with 'high drive' will really cause a lot of issues.
- CharlieDigital 3y agoThese are generally junior-level engineers so it's a non-sequitur.
- MichaelZuo 3y agoExcept when it’s not… when it becomes the most damaging, e.g. HP