Leading Dev Teams the Correct Way | Episode 07
- Author
- Duncan Mapes, Jason Ehmke
- Published
- Mon 23 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
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Ownership and leadership are more than buzzwords—they're the backbone of successful software teams. In this episode, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke examine how to foster responsibility without micromanagement and lead with purpose in tech.
Expect insights into managing trade-offs, building trust, and creating systems where autonomy thrives. The conversation covers leadership transitions, empowering teams, and ensuring standards don’t slip in the name of speed.
If you're striving for balance between freedom and structure in your team, this is the conversation you need.
Top Takeaways:
- Ownership is crucial in application development
- Leaders must empower their teams without micromanaging
- Transitioning from team member to leader requires unlearning old habits
- Encouraging feedback is essential for growth
- Balancing autonomy and standardization is a leadership challenge
- Technology decisions should be made with long-term outcomes in mind
- Managing technical debt is a shared responsibility
- Clear roles and responsibilities prevent chaos in teams
- Data-driven decision-making enhances accountability
- Building a culture of ownership leads to better outcomes
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