Aug 5, 2021
I've read a good book about technical leadership and seniority in engineering recently - "Staff Engineer" by Will Larson. I've already reviewed it here (feel free to check it), so today I'd like to focus solely on one of the concepts covered in the book: so-called "Glue Work" (GW). It's
Always, always radiate intent - “IMHO the issue usually occurs when the person doing [glue work] doesn't "sell" it well enough (to both: the manager and the whole team) - e.g., by proactively (beforehand) raising its need & importance.”
