Local talent drain

I have been leading engineering and technology teams for almost two decades, and the industry’s biggest challenge when it comes to engineering and technology talent is losing them to managerial roles (which don’t allow them to continue to improve their skills or practice their craft) or, even worse, to non-engineering/technology roles.

Imagine working with a brilliant and creative software engineer, honing their skills. Five years later, they discover that those they started their careers with and have chosen to go to sales or business development have grown faster or are now earning more and have better opportunities.