Would you advise the next generation of technology leaders to be more perfectionist or less perfectionist and focus on something else? If something else, then what?
All our participants advise balanced and nuanced approach to perfectionism.
Rohit advises the next generation has to learn to be bipolar – perfectionists in some areas and go slow and steady to achieve it. But in certain areas, we need to live with less than imperfections and iterate faster to build, learn and evolve continuously.
Likewise, Muhammad advises the next generation of technology leaders to strike a balance between perfectionism and practicality. Perfectionism advantages are high-quality work, client satisfaction and innovation. The disadvantages are time-consuming, stress and burnout, diminished agility. He recommends a balanced approach comprising of 4 elements: (i) Focus on impact (ii) Iterate and adapt (iii) Collaborate and communicate (iv) Empathy and emotional intelligence.
Sarita advises technology leaders to be balanced in pursuit of perfectionism and to focus on new methods & methodologies, along with from tools and technology to bring perfectionism, growth, and a continuous learning mindset.
Anupreet advices the next generation not to get held up with perfectionism, embrace our imperfections and learn from our mistakes. Making mistakes is a crucial part of everyone’s journey and each mistake offers a learning opportunity.
Likewise, Girish advises the next generation to strive for a balance and emphasizes iterative progress, resilience, and a willingness to embrace and learn from failures. Focusing on collaborative innovation, ethical considerations, and adaptability is crucial, he says.
Yeshanew emphasizes the importance of keeping the goal post moving and to keep learning. Never be fully satisfied with what you’ve accomplished, yet always find time to celebrate and reflect on every interaction, whether it’s positive or negative.
He urges tech professionals to inspire their team by as traditional command and control approach are less effective in today’s dynamic environment.
Harsh too advises the next generation of technology leaders to strive for a balance between perfectionism and practicality, and focus on continuous learning.
In his own journey, striving for perfection in the algorithm or pseudo code, rather than being bound to a specific technology stack, has allowed him to stay versatile and effective across various platforms.
Read more:
Noticing & Valuing Perfectionism
Appreciation for Perfectionism
