Getting things "done" in large tech companies
a year ago
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- Getting things 'done' in large tech companies is more about delivering value than completing tasks indefinitely.
- Competent but unagentic engineers may focus on marginal improvements without delivering significant value.
- Finishing things means reaching a point where decision-makers are happy, then moving on to new projects.
- Work must be legible to decision-makers, such as projects they requested or high-impact financial outcomes.
- Getting things done is a social construct; respecting it is crucial for career success.