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The Need For Strong Software Leaders – PwP Episode 18

Challenges

  • Navigating the complexities of software leadership roles and responsibilities.
  • Building effective teams while balancing technical and managerial demands.
  • Driving software projects to success amidst shifting priorities and challenges.

Solutions

  • Cultivating leadership skills specific to the software development industry.
  • Encouraging open communication and collaboration within teams.
  • Implementing strategies to align team goals with organizational objectives.

Benefits

  • Stronger, more cohesive software teams with clear leadership.
  • Enhanced ability to handle technical and project challenges effectively.
  • Increased project success rates through improved team dynamics.

In this episode, Jeffrey discusses the need for strong software leaders. Whether they be software managers, lead engineers, lead developers, architects, or chief architects, he’ll discuss the history of software industry failure and the forces at play that any software leader must contend with. Then, Jeffrey reviews the responsibilities of a software leader.

What you do as a software leader

  • Form your team
  • Equip your team
  • Design the environment your team works in
  • Sets vision, targets, and process for your team
  • Establishes priorities and pushes them in the right direction
  • Measures your team. A players want a report card. C players don’t want to be graded.
  • Monitors and adjusts your team
  • Grows/strengthens your team.
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