When Ambition Outpaces Impact
In the competitive world of corporate environments, particularly within large companies, a phenomenon known as Promotion-Driven Development (PDD) can take hold and slowly erode the foundations of effective product development. PDD is a situation where engineers and developers prioritize projects and solutions based on their potential for personal advancement within the company rather than focusing on what delivers the most significant value to the business. How Does Promotion-Driven Development Manifest? PDD can manifest itself in several subtle and insidious ways:...