Tech Council
Are you a tech leader, architect, or engineer navigating the intricacies of building within the enterprise? Tech Council delivers the strategies and insights you need to succeed. Hosted by Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke, experienced leaders from the startup and banking tech arenas, this podcast dives deep into technology strategy and enterprise dynamics. Learn how to drive innovation, understand the bigger picture, and build impactful solutions from the ground up. Subscribe to Tech Council and gain the knowledge to shape the future of your enterprise, no matter your role.
Tech Council
Leading Dev Teams the Correct Way | Episode 07
Ownership and leadership are more than buzzwords—they're the backbone of successful software teams. In this episode, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke examine how to foster responsibility without micromanagement and lead with purpose in tech.
Expect insights into managing trade-offs, building trust, and creating systems where autonomy thrives. The conversation covers leadership transitions, empowering teams, and ensuring standards don’t slip in the name of speed.
If you're striving for balance between freedom and structure in your team, this is the conversation you need.
Top Takeaways:
- Ownership is crucial in application development
- Leaders must empower their teams without micromanaging
- Transitioning from team member to leader requires unlearning old habits
- Encouraging feedback is essential for growth
- Balancing autonomy and standardization is a leadership challenge
- Technology decisions should be made with long-term outcomes in mind
- Managing technical debt is a shared responsibility
- Clear roles and responsibilities prevent chaos in teams
- Data-driven decision-making enhances accountability
- Building a culture of ownership leads to better outcomes
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