Coaching

Choosing architects by insisting on technical abilities is not a great way of going about it. Of course, you want leaders with strong technical knowledge, but technical skills are not everything. Technical skills are easier to learn than attitude and emotional intelligence.

We agreed in the previous section that communication is essential. Well, let me tell you that connection is crucial. For my team and me, connecting was a game-changer. That connection is created when you genuinely care for the people around you and when you try to understand and support them in their professional journey.

An architect is not only leading the team but, more importantly, is part of the team. Being a leader means being there with people, showing up for them, and discussing and making decisions together. But at the same time, be a team leader. Am I confusing you? I used to be confused too. This is the real challenge of leading in the tech field – treading the fine line between...