Fostering a Culture of Optimization and Continuous Improvement with Scott Roehrenbeck

In this episode of The Leadership Exchange, host Rob Ocel, VP of Innovation at This Dot Labs, sits down with Scott Roehrenbeck, CTO of Apptegy, for an in-depth discussion on leadership, process improvement, and the role of people in building effective teams. Scott shares insights from his 20+ years in tech, reflecting on the evolution of his leadership style, the importance of balancing process with flexibility, and how to support team autonomy while maintaining consistency. They also discuss the challenges of navigating turbulent times in tech and strategies for aligning team outputs with business goals. Perfect for anyone interested in tech leadership, process optimization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Chapters

- Introduction to the Leadership Exchange (00:00 - 00:23)  

- Scott’s Journey to CTO (00:23 - 02:15)  

- Cyclical Trends in Tech (02:15 - 03:27)  

- The Challenges of Leadership (03:27 - 06:07)  

- The Purpose of Process (11:43 - 14:09)  

- Process vs. Output: What Really Matters (14:09 - 17:20)  

- Building vs. Buying Process Frameworks (17:28 - 20:57)  

- The Role of Adaptation in Process Improvement (20:57 - 24:08)  

- Navigating ‘Religious’ Arguments in Process (24:08 - 27:02)  

- Defining a Team’s Unique Process (27:02 - 29:41)  

-Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts (29:41 - 30:40)  

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