Practical Tech-Debt Prioritization - Strategies for Engineering Leaders

Discover practical strategies for prioritizing technical debt in this insightful conference talk from LeadDev Berlin 2023. Explore four key approaches to effectively manage tech debt and maintain a high-performing engineering team. Learn how to influence stakeholders by emphasizing the value of quality work early and often. Gain techniques for realistically evaluating resource constraints and identifying areas for investment. Utilize a provided framework and Notion template to measure the relative importance of tech debt items based on impact, risk, and complexity. Implement a collaborative voting mechanism using a FigJam template to involve engineers in prioritizing tech debt collectively. Master impact-first communication language to effectively illustrate value and secure quality projects on the roadmap. Walk away with actionable insights to foster a collaborative and efficient approach to managing technical debt within your organization.

Practical tech-debt prioritization | Sahana Carlsen | LeadDev Berlin 2023