Software engineering leaders must understand business and customer objectives to efficiently design and deliver high-value software amidst evolving landscapes.
Assessing and prioritizing the effectiveness of engineering capabilities is crucial for leaders to make informed decisions on investments.
Aligning software engineering priorities with strategic outcomes and estimating the impact of improvements are key steps in planning.
Leaders should invest in customer-focused partnerships, agile methodologies, and user-centered design to enhance collaboration.
Software engineering leaders need to foster strong product management and design capabilities within their teams for better outcomes.
Improving software security and quality practices, along with enabling delivery at scale, are essential for driving business value.
Introducing platform engineering teams, API product management, and shared developer portals can enhance software delivery at scale.
Continuous assessment, debriefing, and iterating based on evolving goals and challenges are necessary for sustained value and impact.