Better Tech Leadership #132 John Blythe: The Power of Adaptation - Thriving in Dynamic Tech Environments
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In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with John Blythe, about their role as Head of Engineering at Combined Curiosity.
During the conversation they cover:
- The Challenges of Moving Between Startups and Enterprises: Insights into how leadership differs in startups versus larger organizations, and the unique challenges in each environment, such as spaghetti code, red tape, and scaling issues.
- Building and Scaling Engineering Teams: How to transition a team from a scrappy startup mentality to a more mature, scalable, and sustainable structure, including managing legacy code and technical debt.
- Optimizing Tech and Culture: Strategies for aligning the organization's technical needs with its cultural maturity, and how to navigate the influence of founders on the company’s direction and culture.
- Decision-Making in Leadership: Practical advice on making difficult leadership decisions, such as prioritizing tech debt versus new features and the importance of taking calculated risks to improve efficiency.
- Personal and Team Growth: The importance of personal reflection and knowing your strengths as a leader, as well as helping your team grow by balancing their career development with the company's needs.
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