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My name is Mauro Bagnato and for over 15 years I have been leading tech organizations.
When I first stepped into leadership, I believed technical expertise was the key to being an effective leader. However, I quickly learned that organizations are living and complex systems and that leading them demands much more than just technical know-how. I believe that curiosity is at the heart of effective leadership. This is what fuels learning and experimentation, both crucial for continuous improvement. This blog aims to explore engineering leadership in all its aspects and to provide insights in a tangible and pragmatic manner. It will also be a space where I will share insights, reflections, and personal takeaways from books, podcasts, and articles that influenced and keep influencing my journey.
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If you have never heard the word Kaizen, I recommend you keep reading!
Kaizen is a Japanese concept that combines two words: 'Kai' (change) and 'Zen' (good), and means “change for the better” or, in other words, continuous improvement.
Kaizen is often coupled with lean manufacturing but goes way beyond that.
At its core, Kaizen promotes small, consistent changes that lead to major improvements over time.
Continuous improvement has always been one of my guiding principles and I try to apply it in all aspect of my life.
My goal is to be an inch better every day personally and professionally (as a tech leader).
Aiming at improving everyday might seem overwhelming and to some extent overly ambitious but it is easier that you think.
My recipe for continuous improvement is based on one simple idea:
Learn something new everyday.
We are constantly surrounded by learning opportunities.
Reading books, blogs or articles
Experimenting new ideas
Crafting content or notes
Tuning into podcasts
Talking to people
Seeking for help
Helping people
Daring to fail
The trick is to be intentional and look for those hidden “learning gems” in everything we do.
