Sometimes You Need to Be a Cruise Director - Guiding Teams to Action

Discover how Staff+ engineers can act as "cruise directors" to guide teams through complex projects in this 12-minute conference talk from StaffPlus New York 2024. Explore scenarios where technical expertise alone isn't enough to drive progress, and learn how to bring clarity, distill risks, and push for action. Follow Oliver Meyn's example of an AWS to GCP migration to understand the importance of aligning team efforts, setting clear objectives, and maintaining momentum. Gain insights on effective leadership techniques that help teams navigate challenges and reach their destination, even when all the necessary technical skills are already present.

Sometimes you need to be a cruise director | Oliver Meyn | StaffPlus New York 2024