Getting in the room.

This is a draft guide for staffeng.com

One of the most common frustrations Ive heard from engineers is that theyre not in the room where important decisions are being made. They dont understand the company decisions, and have important context that seems to be missing or ignored. Staff-plus engineers frequently cite access to the room as a major benefit of their level, and titles do increase the likelihood that youll be involved in decisions that impact you.

However, its important to remember...