In this episode, Jeffrey discusses the need for strong software leaders. Whether they be software managers, lead engineers, lead developers, architects, or chief architects, he'll discuss the history of software industry failure and the forces at play that any software leader must contend with. Then, Jeffrey reviews the responsibilities of a software leader.

• What you do as a software leader
  • Form your team
  • Equip your team
  • Design the environment your team works in
  • Sets vision, targets, and process for your team
  • Establishes priorities and pushes them in the right direction
  • Measures your team. A players want a report card. C players don't want to be graded.
  • Monitors and adjusts your team
  • Grows/stregnthens your team.

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