Leading from the Front

Electronics development, generally called New Product Introduction (NPI), is complex and demanding for both teams and leaders. Engineering leaders face dual challenges: managing risk across hundreds of technical and implementation details while leading the team effectively. Success isn't just about innovation; it's about delivering on time, within budget, and with quality. These competing motivators between innovation and delivery are a source of real tension in development teams, particularly between engineering and operations or execution-oriented roles.

This chapter will offer a direct look into the essentials for leaders approaching electronics development -- how to build and lead a strong team, meet crucial delivery schedules, control costs, and maintain quality, drawing from the real-world experiences of seasoned peer leaders. This chapter will grow over time as we meet and interview leaders with stories about the hard-won lessons that shape how they lead.

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