Adaptive Technical Leadership

Tuesday, 8:30 AM EST - SUNSET SALON

Our software engineering teams are facing new challenges every day that come with the rapidly changing industry and recent events.

People don't seem to be motivated by the same things that they previously found compelling. Organizations are giving up glamorous office spaces and pivoting to remote teams. These changes require us to quickly pivot as leaders to learn new skills, frameworks, and techniques to continue supporting our teams while maintaining our own sanity.

In this workshop, you will learn and practice key skills to help your team propel through today's modern challenges and setbacks. The topics will be relevant to all Software Engineering leaders who wish to find ways to motivate and inspire their teams - regardless of their organization's existing circumstances.

Specific topics will include:

  • Tips and tricks for leading remote teams - striking the right balance between productivity and flexibility
  • Understanding unique motivational styles - catering your leadership style to maximize employee engagement
  • Advanced communication techniques - communicating authentically, consistently, and purposefully to provide reassurance and clarity to your team

Workshop Requirements

This session is a workshop. Please come prepared.

Activities will require a handout - please download (and print if preferred) the course handout located in the Slides folder.

About Kate Wardin

Kate Wardin

Kate Wardin is an Engineering Manager at Netflix and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She enjoys exploring the psychology of happiness at work and is passionate about building inclusive and high performing teams via people-first leadership. She believes in the power of humor to bring people together to create a positive and cohesive workplace. In her free time, Kate enjoys unwinding by watching The Office or chasing her toddler and dog.

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