People First Leadership

Explore a comprehensive conference talk on people-first leadership in technology, delivered by Kate Wardin at GOTO 2020. Delve into seven key chapters covering essential leadership skills, including removing blockers, empowering teams, sharing credit and taking blame, valuing people, embracing vulnerability, prioritizing effectively, and improving communication. Learn why bosses often get a bad reputation and discover the principles of developer-first leadership. Gain insights on fostering diversity and inclusion in dev teams, creating effective onboarding experiences, and becoming an authentic leader in the tech industry. This 44-minute presentation offers valuable strategies for leading without authority and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing people while delivering technical solutions.

Intro
Agenda
Why do bosses get a bad rap?
Developer first leadership
Chapter 1: Remove blockers
Chapter 2: Empower your team
Chapter 3: Share credit, take blame
Chapter 4: Never devalue people
Chapter 5: Be vulnerable & authentic
Chapter 6: Prioritize & focus
Chapter 7: Invest in your communication skills
Wrap-up