Good leadership is crucial to the success of any business.
For tech organizations or tech departments, great tech leaders make a huge difference when they increase the technical team’s productivity. That’s because they’re actively involved in their organizations’ activities and perform key functions, such as steering the course for software engineers to follow, liaising with other departments in the company, and raising capital for the business.
However, the requirements for successful technical leadership aren’t static. They’re often influenced by the company’s growth, the skills required to achieve the company’s short- and long-term goals, or the leadership inclination of its employees.
For instance, as a technical leader, you may discover that you’re more interested in leadership tasks different from your assigned responsibilities. The various demands of technical leadership often make it difficult to navigate technical leadership roles in organizations.
If you’re wondering how to strike a balance between your company’s leadership needs and your personal preferences, or are eager to provide the technical guidance and support your team members need—you’re in the right place.
During the first session in our Tech Leaders Hub Fintech series, Stuart Kelly, Principal Engineer at Zego, shared his insights on navigating and creating tech leadership paths in a growing company and the various types of leadership support needed by a tech team. Keep reading to learn what we discussed.