Episode 43: Future of software engineering leadership

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Off Script

Hey! Presents

55 episodes

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Hosted by CTOs Josh Nesbitt and James Hall, Off Script brings you unfiltered conversations about the highs, lows, and lessons of working in tech today. From leading engineering teams and scaling companies, to tackling burnout, bad bets, and breakthrough ideas, this is the show where raw honesty meets experience. Alongside one-on-one conversations between Josh and James, you’ll hear from leaders, builders, designers, and entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid to share what’s really going on behind the scenes — the conversations usually left for DMs, side chats, and after-hours drinks. Whether you’re building your first product or leading a fast-growing team, Off Script gives you a raw and refreshing perspective on the challenges and creativity that shape modern tech. New episodes every few weeks. Subscribe and join the conversation.

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Episode 43: Future of software engineering leadership - Part 1

Off Script

27 minutes 56 seconds

11 months ago

Episode 43: Future of software engineering leadership - Part 1

"It's not enough just being right. You've got to actually convince people of your way of thinking and take other people on the journey".

Off Script is back with Josh and James hosting the first episode in a massive two-parter!

They take lessons and hot topics from the recent Off Script Live event in Leeds. Dive into the modern challenges and the future direction of leadership in software engineering in this episode.

Part 2 out soon! Subscribe so you don’t miss it.

Recorded: 27th November 2024

Recap
re:invent festival
AI announcements
Event themes
Remote & Hybrid working
Slack working dynamics
Methods of communication
Importance of communication
Huddle to convey tone of information
Reduce crosstalk and chatter
Mandating behaviour vs Encouraging participation
Sarah Wells Talk - Nudge Theory - LINK
Make it easy for people to do the right thing
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Hiring policies
Soft Skills in hybrid working
Empowering vs washing hands of decisions
AI
Important to understand the black box
Using AI for leadership decisions

Reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxcgywwC4u8

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