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Last updated on Feb 13, 2025
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Your team is focused on quick wins. How do you navigate the balance between innovation and technical debt?

Striking a balance between innovation and technical debt is crucial for sustainable growth in product engineering. Here’s how you can manage it effectively:

  • Prioritize technical debt: Regularly assess and address technical debt to prevent it from hindering long-term projects.

  • Implement a balanced roadmap: Mix quick wins with strategic innovations to keep momentum without sacrificing future potential.

  • Foster a culture of quality: Encourage your team to adopt best practices that minimize the accumulation of technical debt.

How do you find the balance between quick wins and long-term innovation?

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Last updated on Feb 13, 2025
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Your team is focused on quick wins. How do you navigate the balance between innovation and technical debt?

Striking a balance between innovation and technical debt is crucial for sustainable growth in product engineering. Here’s how you can manage it effectively:

  • Prioritize technical debt: Regularly assess and address technical debt to prevent it from hindering long-term projects.

  • Implement a balanced roadmap: Mix quick wins with strategic innovations to keep momentum without sacrificing future potential.

  • Foster a culture of quality: Encourage your team to adopt best practices that minimize the accumulation of technical debt.

How do you find the balance between quick wins and long-term innovation?

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    Jeniffer Terres Pereira

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    Striking the right balance between quick wins and long-term innovation is crucial for sustainable product development. It's essential to prioritize technical debt and regularly assess it to avoid future bottlenecks. A balanced roadmap that mixes short-term wins with strategic, long-term innovations keeps momentum without sacrificing future potential. Encouraging a culture of quality and best practices, such as conducting technical reviews and ensuring proper documentation, helps prevent unnecessary technical debt while maintaining agility. By consistently evaluating our choices and maintaining clear communication, we can ensure that we achieve both immediate success and long-term stability.

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    Gabriel Octávio

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    To balance innovation and technical debt, it is essential to foster a culture of quality and best practices. This includes setting clear standards, conducting technical reviews, ensuring proper documentation, balancing speed and quality, and promoting continuous improvement. This way, we ensure agile deliveries without compromising project sustainability.

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    Rajesh Ramaswami

    Global Technology Executive | GCC Leadership | Product Innovation | Digital Transformation | Advisor | Mentor | Microsoft & Accenture Alum

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    Balancing quick wins with long term health is key. We keep innovation alive by trying new ideas while also watching out for technical debt. This means understanding how our choices today affect us in the future and including things like code reviews and clean ups in our routine. We regularly check in to decide when a quick fix is okay and when we need a more solid approach. By keeping communication clear and focusing on quality, we can achieve both short term success and long term stability.

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    Sumeet Boob

    Engineering Manager | Delivery Manager | Program Management | Account Management | Brillio | ex - Citi, Synechron, Opus, Sungard

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    Balancing between innovation, tech debt and actual deliverables is a tricky proposition. 1. Set Time Aside: Dedicate specific time slots or sprints for innovation and technical debt. 2.Prioritize Wisely: Use frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks. 3.Small Steps: Focus on incremental improvements rather than large-scale overhauls. 4.Collaborate: Encourage cross-functional teamwork to find innovative solutions. 5.Automate: Use automation to maintain code quality and free up time for innovation. 6.Regular Check-ins: Conduct regular reviews and brainstorming sessions. 7.Balance Goals: Ensure quick wins don't compromise long-term project health. 8.Feedback Loop: Establish a feedback loop with stakeholders.

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    Manoj TJ

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    Thanks for your question. We propel innovation and success by harmonizing swift achievements with enduring stability. Key to this approach are: - Fostering a culture of innovation - Prudent management of technical debt - Regular assessments for informed decision-making - Unwavering commitment to quality and transparent communication This strategic balance fuels innovation, yields tangible results, and lays the groundwork for sustained growth and excellence.

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