Becoming a Geek Leader

Sep 30 2024 10 ep. 22 mins 22

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"Because people matter, we must lead them well" One key problem we run into is that we focus on technical skill and don't work on communications and influence. In this podcast I'll help you get more of the important "geek work" done by helping you get others to want to help you!

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What do you do when you’re on a burning platform? Software Horror Stories BGLS5E7

Sep 30 2024 32 mins

In "What to Do When You're on a Burning Platform," I share real-world software horror stories about outdated technology systems that are dragging companies down. We'll talk about the dangers of staying on old systems, the impact it can have on your business, and practical steps you can take to make the case for change. Key questions to ask about your own tech stack Actionable advic

Why your project will probably fail – BGLS5E6B

Oct 05 2023 11 mins

Here are 4 keys to helping your projects and your skills get better FAST Play Episode

The airport with 2 control towers

Sep 25 2023 27 mins

What you can expect, why I'm creating it, and some samples of what you'll get by listening to the podcast. Play Episode

What happens when you have a firehose of money for your software project?

Aug 29 2023 30 mins

'Mo money, Mo problems' - how having a big budget isn't always a blessing, and how cloud can bite you Play Episode

BGLS5E4 – Living the dream

Jul 24 2023 34 mins

Frank's big dream was at risk. He hoped Oliver could rescue it, but needed help to find a path to success.

From dysfunction to a soft landing: How Ajay found a way for his team to win. BGLS5E3

Jun 19 2023 22 mins

Ajay was facing late software, blown sales forecasts and a dysfunctional team, but he found a good path for the team Play Episode

Disaster Averted: An Impossible Project Succeeds – BGLS5E2

May 22 2023 25 mins

The project was a train wreck, with lots of errors, but the team found a path to turn disaster into a big win. Play Episode

BGLS5E1 – Software Horror Story #1 – Everyone Needs a Reservation

Apr 21 2023 18 mins

Listen to a software horror story and what could be done to rescue the team from disaster!

You’re not super technical?

You don’t have to be the most technical person to lead a software team.

What do you mean “It’s Better”?

Apr 15 2020 1 mins

Your #customer may mean something #different when they ask which #product is #better. What are they looking for? http://TomCooper.us