Discover three essential practices for ensuring a smooth adoption of Platform Engineering in this conference talk from Conf42 Platform Engineering 2023. Learn from Caio Medeiros as he shares insights on customer-centric leadership, practicing what you preach, and forming champions within your organization. Explore the challenges faced during implementation, including time constraints, high demand, and maintaining team engagement. Gain valuable knowledge on roadstones, ways of working, and thinking, as well as strategies to overcome common obstacles in the Platform Engineering journey. Delve into the reasons behind adopting this approach and understand its importance in modern software development. Benefit from Medeiros' experience and expertise as he provides practical advice and summarizes key takeaways for a successful Platform Engineering adoption.