2026-01-07
Building a Culture of Ownership
The most successful engineering teams are those where every developer feels responsible for the end-to-end success of the product.
What does Ownership mean?
Ownership is the difference between 'the code works on my machine' and 'the feature is providing value to our customers'.
The 'You Build It, You Run It' Philosophy
Popularized by Amazon, this mindset closes the loop between development and operations, leading to more resilient software.
Removing Barriers
As a leader, your job is to remove the friction that prevents developers from shipping. Tooling, CI/CD, and clear documentation are key.
Celebrating Impact
Don't just celebrate deployments—celebrate outcomes. How did this change move the needle for the users?