Strategy

Strategy is the art of determining how to win. For Staff Engineers, this means translating business goals into technical direction. In this module, you will learn to look beyond the code and shape the future of your organization’s technology.

Module Contents

1. Technical Vision

Define the “North Star” for your team. Learn the difference between Vision, Strategy, and Roadmaps, and use the Vision Statement Builder to craft a compelling narrative.

2. Roadmapping

Turn vision into execution. Move away from rigid Gantt charts to the “Now, Next, Later” framework. Master prioritization with the interactive RICE Score Calculator.

3. Buy vs. Build

Make one of the most expensive decisions in engineering. Use the TCO Calculator to uncover hidden costs and apply Wardley Mapping to distinguish Core from Context.