Staff / Principal (10+ years) · Module C
Making the Buy vs. Build vs. Partner Call at a Strategic Level
Choosing between three genuinely different paths for a capability the business needs.
What this session covers
- Build wins when the capability is close to your core differentiator — you shouldn't outsource the thing that's actually supposed to set you apart.
3 more key points, the audio walkthrough and the diagram are in the full session, which unlocks with any paid plan.
What staff / principal FDE interviews look for
Staff and Principal loops assess how you would shape the Forward Deploy function itself: its charter, hiring and career ladder, board-level customer relationships, and strategic calls like buy vs. build vs. partner.