The Technical–Business Equilibrium : Mastering the Art of Balancing Technical Expertise and Business Priorities

Learn how to make the right technical decisions to achieve your organization's business objectives. This book is a guide for software engineers who are responsible for making technical decisions that impact the business objectives of their organization. You'll start by reviewing business priorities, technical decision-making, and see how to overcome common challenges. Using real world case studies, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the skills and strategies required for senior engineers to effectively navigate complex technical and business challenges. You will also gain advice on building trust and credibility with business stakeholders and communicating technical challenges and opportunities to them. The Technical-Business Equilibrium reveals practical strategies for assessing technical feasibility and risk, selecting the best solutions to meet your company's goals, and communicating those decisions to business stakeholders. What You Will LearnUtilize techniques for evaluating technical feasibility and riskCommunicate technical decisions to business stakeholders clearly and effectivelyGain insights into managing competing prioritiesManage technical debts and build a solid engineering cultureWho This Book is ForSenior engineers with several years of experience in the software development industry who have most likely advanced through the ranks of technical roles and are now in positions of leadership or decision-making within their organization.