Getting to Senior - Taking Ownership Without Leading Projects

<p>If you're an engineer looking to move into a senior role, you have likely heard that you need to demonstrate "ownership". Unfortunately, this crucial term is often poorly defined and leads to a major misconception: that ownership means being assigned a full project or a Tech Lead role. I want to dispel that myth and explain why ownership is actually a necessary behavior and mindset shift, applicable in almost every action you take, regardless of whether you’re leading a project.</p><ul><li>Understand why ownership is a critical aspect of moving along your career track, especially for engineers moving from the associate or mid-level engineer role up to senior.</li><li>Uncover the misconception that ownership requires a specific scope of responsibility, such as owning a project or a deliverable.</li><li>Discover the crucial phrase that defines the ownership mindset: <strong>"What now?"</strong> or <strong>"What next?"</strong> which should guide you through every situation you encount...