Thoughtworks Technology Podcast

Leadership styles in technology teams

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Aug 10, 2023
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INSIGHT

No One Right Leadership Style

  • Tech leadership has no single right or wrong style; it adapts to context and people involved.
  • Styles are recurring patterns of how leaders interact and solve problems in teams.
INSIGHT

Context Dictates Leadership Style

  • Leadership style success depends on team maturity, organizational culture, and stakeholder tolerance.
  • For example, democratic leadership fails with junior teams lacking voting experience and in organizations needing fast decisions.
ADVICE

Cataloging Leadership Styles

  • Each leadership style has distinct strengths, weaknesses, and skills to develop detailed in a catalog.
  • Use this resource to understand consequences and learn when to apply or avoid a style.
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