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Preventive measure

As explained in Think Like a Software Engineering Manager

A proactive measure is an action taken in advance to prevent or reduce an anticipated organizational problem.

A preventive measure is an action taken before an anticipated organizational problem becomes urgent. In people management, proactive measures help leaders get ahead of employee attrition by improving the workplace and planning for retention. section 8.4.1

Practical preventive measures include:

  • Optimize hiring by combining technical expertise, cultural alignment, and referral-based recruiting. section 8.4.1
  • Promote internal mobility through regular one-on-ones, career discussions, stretch goals, training, and opportunities to change roles. section 8.4.1
  • Strengthen onboarding and continuous learning so employees build foundational knowledge and prepare for upcoming challenges. section 8.4.1

Training and role mobility

A team introduced introductory machine-learning training for everyone, then encouraged employees to explore different roles, such as moving between software engineering and product management. section 8.4.1

How Think Like a Software Engineering Manager covers it

How deep it goes
Explains the rationale and several workplace applications, without detailing measurement systems or implementation procedures.
Examples
Uses referral hiring, one-on-ones, stretch goals, machine-learning training, and transitions between software engineering and product management.
What it assumes
Builds from a leader’s responsibility to improve the workplace and respond to employee needs.
What you can do after
Apply proactive retention practices through hiring improvements, development conversations, training, and internal role opportunities.
How it connects
Connects employee attrition with hiring, retention, onboarding, employee development, and internal mobility.
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