Consume content meant for people in roles you work with can provide a competitive advantage in the tech world. You can access it anytime, with no need to schedule a meeting, and you can even automate the process by subscribing to newsletters, channels, and podcasts. A little understanding and honesty can go a long way.
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Competitive advantage for the takingWhy to seek out content on other roles, beyond just talking with people about their rolesHelps you to avoid common inter-role pitfallsCross-functional understanding is critical in modern tech companiesEngineering leaders already look at the org from different roles as unavoidable part of their career progressionSome roles you might want to go “undercover” to learn about, if you work in techBoosts your empathy and understandingEach role thinks they do a lot and are under-appreciatedHelps to avoid underestimating the importance and difficulty other rolesHelps to clear up misconceptions about other rolesHelps you to be strategic in your interaction with people in that roleSuggested resourcesProductCEO/PresidentRecruiting/HiringDirector/VP/CTOStaff or principal engineerManagerSort: