How to Deal With Tech Debt

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Tech debt is the metaphor and it's really thinking about what is causing the drag on your business. Mike: How do we know we're investing the right amount in tackling technical debt? The one thing they should be asking their technology leaders, their executive teams about technical debt. "We should all just have a business strategy andTechnology Strategy," he says.

Technical debt has bounced into the spotlight after major system failures hit US aviation hard, forcing executive leaders to consider their own risk. Mike Mason and Rachel Laycock, Thoughtworks’ Global Heads of Technology and Enterprise Modernization, explore why addressing tech debt matters and how doing so can benefit your bottom line. If you are a business leader seeking practical ways to strategically manage your tech debt risk, this is the podcast for you.