This article will dive deeper into the second set of technology tenets discussed in building a high-performing technology organization. I recommend you read that article first to get level-set on the basic principles that we will discuss further here. And, if you like, you can also catch-up on my deeper dive into the first set of technology tenets. That said, lets go right into the second set:
- Insist on honest disagreement, vigorous debate and commitment to a decision once made; do not prioritize social cohesion (but don’t be an asshole either).
- Appoint Single Threaded Leaders (STLs) for uniquely critical projects; part-time work yields part-time results
- Insist on documentation as an integral component of every project; a project cannot be in production if robust documentation was not created
Insist on Honest Disagreement
First, by coincidence I recently heard a great podcast about the importance of disagreement in the workplace to drive great performance that I highly recommend. It touches on some of the ideas I will share here for you to think about further.
Disagreement is something that humans generally find unpleasant; we are driven to prioritize “social cohesion” by avoiding conflict. But the…
