Engineering Culture by InfoQ

Jessica Andersson, a platform engineering expert, discusses how to empower teams to become 10x better. She delves into cultivating a positive engineering culture, emphasizing collaboration while maintaining team independence. Metrics are key, as Andersson differentiates between platform and product development success measures. She also shares insights on the human challenges of leadership, highlighting the importance of communication and mentorship. The conversation wraps up with a look at the future of platform engineering and its growing significance in the tech landscape.

Eb Ikonne discusses leading change without authority, cultivating joy at work, and maintaining mental health in the workplace. The podcast explores incremental vs. transformational change, taking ownership of change, and empowering employees for success. Practical tips for mental well-being and transitioning to leadership roles are also highlighted.

Daniel Bryant discusses the importance of platforms, people, and processes for delivering great developer experiences. They touch on navigating complexity in software development, adapting to cultural changes, and transitioning from software to product management.

Stefan Wolpers, a product management expert, talks about trends in product management, engineering productivity, and Scrum Anti-Patterns. They discuss agile methodologies, technical career paths, challenges in agile environments, and the journey of writing the Scrum Anti-Patterns book, emphasizing observation and starting from basics.

Tony Ponton, co-author of 'Govern Agility,' discusses governance challenges and enabling agility without complexity. Topics include collaborative systems, tailored governance designs, conductive leadership, orchestra conducting analogy, and the importance of transparency in decision-making.

Neil Vass, Engineering manager at Co-Op, discusses the challenges of making change stick in teams, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and continuous reflection. He also explores the significance of open communication, soft skills, and negotiation in engineering career development.

Charlene Hunter, Founder of Coding Black Females, discusses empowering Black women in tech through mentorship, challenges in promoting diversity, her journey from developer to CEO, and the importance of community building.

Ivar Jacobson, an expert in software engineering, discusses the evolution of use cases in modern software engineering. Topics include the shift from traditional to agile methodologies, the importance of user stories, and the resurgence of use cases in software development for enhanced product understanding and communication within project teams.

Neria Yashar discusses overcoming gender imbalances in engineering, focusing on empowering women, supporting technical leadership roles, addressing gender disparities, and embracing diversity and proactivity within teams.

Ahmad Fahmy discusses using behavior stories for cultural change in organizations. He shares insights on Agile criticism, managing cultural debt, shaping culture with stories, and building psychological safety through open discussions.