Leading your engineering team with ‘experiments’ not ‘processes’

Leading an engineering team requires focusing on experimentation rather than rigid processes. Managers who overemphasize processes create a 'process monster' that burdens teams with excessive bureaucracy, ultimately leading to failure. For instance, teams may collapse under the weight of added processes, which the manager misinterprets as resistance to change. Key Points: - A 'process monster' manager prioritizes processes over team needs. - Excessive processes can overwhelm and hinder team performance. - Misinterpretation of team struggles as resistance to process leads to managerial failure. - Emphasizing experimentation fosters a more adaptive and effective team environment.