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
The ONLY Way App Managers Can Balance Velocity and Stability | Episode 22
Let’s be real: app managers are stuck in the middle. On one side, business leaders want features yesterday. On the other, teams struggle under mounting tech debt.
Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke break down the complex challenges app managers face in balancing velocity and technical debt. They explore how technical advocacy, stakeholder trust, and long-term business alignment converge to shape outcomes.
They highlight how trust, advocacy, and smart decision-making can turn impossible situations into opportunities for innovation.
Top Takeaways:
- Balancing velocity and tech debt is crucial for app managers.
- There is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing tech debt.
- Building strong partnerships with business leaders is essential.
- Tech debt should be intertwined with business strategy.
- Continuous improvement requires measuring success and outcomes.
- App managers must advocate for necessary tech changes.
- Justifying technical decisions is key to gaining support.
- Encouraging innovation can lead to valuable insights.
- Effective communication is vital in stakeholder conversations.
- Understanding the business impact of tech decisions is critical.
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