Your code is fine. Your leadership? …
Strong leadership is the missing feature in too many technical teams. This talk will show why leadership fundamentals matter, what employees should expect (and demand) from their leaders, and how teams themselves can contribute to better outcomes.
Expect practical insights, relatable stories, and a no-nonsense look at the human side of tech.
Who is this talk for?
Engineers stepping into leadership, current tech leads, product managers, and team members who want to understand leadership dynamics.
What will attendees take away?
A clear sense of the leadership fundamentals that matter most in tech.
What “good leadership” looks like from an employee’s perspective.
How employees themselves can strengthen team culture and outcomes.
Realistic, actionable tools for leaders to apply straight away.
Inspiration to treat leadership as a craft, not an afterthought.
Rachael Fitzjohn is a seasoned people and culture leader who brings empathy and clarity to complex workplaces. She is “technically adjacent”, so while not not a technologist, she understands technical environments and has worked closely with engineering, product, and data teams through growth and change.
Rachael is known for her grounded, practical approach to leadership and culture, helping organisations scale while keeping people at the centre.
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