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Updated on: 04 Nov 2010, 22:25
Originally posted by lifeisshort on 09 Oct 2010, 09:07.
Last edited by lifeisshort on 04 Nov 2010, 22:25, edited 2 times in total.
Last edited by lifeisshort on 04 Nov 2010, 22:25, edited 2 times in total.
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First, bare with this brief analogy and then to my question: To a Film Director, whatever movie he's currently working on is the "baby" he's nursing until birth. The Director nurses his baby (the film) from inception (idea, writing, script) to creation (bringing all the elements together) and then to birth--finally releasing his creation into the world.
To me, this type of work is incredibly rewarding because you're creating something of value and for which you can physically point to and take credit for.
I seek exactly this type of career, with the same degree of rewarding work, but at a tech company, where ideally-speaking, the position would allow me to strategize on which new devices the company should/could create, help decide what features it needs (heavily influence the design process), examine competitors (what devices are they building? How can we gain advantage) and respond to other market forces, etc...
My question is: what kind of position takes on this extremely "high" level of strategic-thinking, allows for influence in design/creation, and most importantly; how does one work their way up to said position? What's the "path"?
I have a keen interest in the tech industry because the industry does not stagnate, continuously advances, and will grow forever (we're really only at the early stages, big advancements ahead). Plus, just as the director, you're creating a real product from inception-to birth to be used by millions.
To me, this type of work is incredibly rewarding because you're creating something of value and for which you can physically point to and take credit for.
I seek exactly this type of career, with the same degree of rewarding work, but at a tech company, where ideally-speaking, the position would allow me to strategize on which new devices the company should/could create, help decide what features it needs (heavily influence the design process), examine competitors (what devices are they building? How can we gain advantage) and respond to other market forces, etc...
My question is: what kind of position takes on this extremely "high" level of strategic-thinking, allows for influence in design/creation, and most importantly; how does one work their way up to said position? What's the "path"?
I have a keen interest in the tech industry because the industry does not stagnate, continuously advances, and will grow forever (we're really only at the early stages, big advancements ahead). Plus, just as the director, you're creating a real product from inception-to birth to be used by millions.
09 Oct 2010, 09:15
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I have already seen discussions about this analogy in business. The conclusion was that it's a dangerous trap to fall in. Indeed if you look at your product or business as a baby, you won't accept to lend lead to executives and you might reject third-party investments which can be detrimental.
Remember there is a separation between the board of directors and the share holders, that itself shows you can't consider a product or company as your baby. Moreover, a lot of products and business go out of business fast, you be prepared to lose a lot of babies before one reaches adulthood.
I'll try to find the exact argumentation behind it.
Remember there is a separation between the board of directors and the share holders, that itself shows you can't consider a product or company as your baby. Moreover, a lot of products and business go out of business fast, you be prepared to lose a lot of babies before one reaches adulthood.
I'll try to find the exact argumentation behind it.
09 Oct 2010, 09:24
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This is not to say I can't dispassionately abort a given project if it's deemed necessary. But the point is, this is unlikely given the amount of strategic thought and careful planning put into development.
And back to the question: what type of positions do what I describe? And more importantly, how do I get there?
And back to the question: what type of positions do what I describe? And more importantly, how do I get there?
