The Engineer's Guide to Business Mastery

Explore a conference talk that delves into the crucial intersection of engineering and business acumen. Learn how to balance technical challenges with impactful tasks, develop essential soft skills, and understand key stakeholders in projects. Discover the importance of business acumen for software engineers and how it's perceived by managers and business leaders. Gain practical steps to enhance your business acumen, navigate different business environments, and effectively support project managers. Uncover the numerous benefits of mastering business skills as an engineer, ultimately bridging the gap between technical expertise and organizational success.

intro
introduction to business acumen for software engineers
choosing between technically challenging and impactful tasks
the importance of soft skills and business acumen
understanding key stakeholders in projects
perception of skills by managers and business leaders
defining and applying business acumen
practical steps to develop business acumen
understanding different business environments
supporting project managers and business leaders
benefits of mastering business acumen
conclusion and final thoughts