May 19 - 20, 2010
Moscone Center, San Francisco
How to lose friends and alienate people: The joys of engineering leadership
Tech Talks - Brian W. Fitzpatrick, Ben Collins-Sussman
Are you considered the 'point' person for your team? Do you have sweaty palms, headaches, and a calendar full of meetings? You may have an affliction called 'manager'. 3 out of 4 engineers aren't aware of this condition, but it is treatable through careful analysis and therapy. We'll examine how you may have arrived at this state and how you can once again regain your self-respect and the respect of your peers. Hear real-life stories of both good and bad leadership. Learn to lead by following.
Session type: Tech Talk
Attendee requirements: Sense of humor
Tags: Engineering, leadership, management, storytelling
Hashtag: #techtalks-leadership