Becoming a Geek Leader

Tom Cooper

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"Because people matter, we must lead them well" One key problem we run into is that we focus on technical skill and don't work on communications and influence. In this podcast I'll help you get more of the important "geek work" done by helping you get others to want to help you!

09/30/2024

What do you do when you’re on a burning platform? Software Horror Stories BGLS5E7

In "What to Do When You're on a Burning Platform," I share real-world software horror stories about outdated technology systems that are dragging companies down. We'll talk about the dangers of staying on old systems, the impact it can have on your business, and practical steps you can take to make the case for change. Key questions to ask about your own tech stack Actionable advice on how to begin a successful tech transformation Play Episode

32 min
10/05/2023

Why your project will probably fail – BGLS5E6B

Here are 4 keys to helping your projects and your skills get better FAST Play Episode

11 min
09/25/2023

The airport with 2 control towers

What you can expect, why I'm creating it, and some samples of what you'll get by listening to the podcast. Play Episode

28 min
08/29/2023

What happens when you have a firehose of money for your software project?

‘Mo money, Mo problems’ - how having a big budget isn’t always a blessing, and how cloud can bite you Play Episode The post What happens when you have a firehose of money for your software project? appeared first on BrightHill Group .

31 min
07/24/2023

BGLS5E4 – Living the dream

Frank's big dream was at risk. He hoped Oliver could rescue it, but needed help to find a path to success.

35 min
06/19/2023

From dysfunction to a soft landing: How Ajay found a way for his team to win. BGLS5E3

Ajay was facing late software, blown sales forecasts and a dysfunctional team, but he found a good path for the team Play Episode The post From dysfunction to a soft landing: How Ajay found a way for his team to win. BGLS5E3 appeared first on BrightHill Group .

22 min
05/22/2023

Disaster Averted: An Impossible Project Succeeds – BGLS5E2

The project was a train wreck, with lots of errors, but the team found a path to turn disaster into a big win. Play Episode

25 min
04/21/2023

BGLS5E1 – Software Horror Story #1 – Everyone Needs a Reservation

Listen to a software horror story and what could be done to rescue the team from disaster!

18 min
01/03/2022

You’re not super technical?

You don’t have to be the most technical person to lead a software team.
04/16/2020

What do you mean “It’s Better”?

Your #customer may mean something #different when they ask which #product is #better. What are they looking for? http://TomCooper.us

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"Because people matter, we must lead them well" One key problem we run into is that we focus on technical skill and don't work on communications and influence. In this podcast I'll help you get more of the important "geek work" done by helping you get others to want to help you!

Creator

Tom Cooper
Years Active

2014 - 2024
Episodes

10
Rating

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Becoming a Geek Leader

Becoming a Geek Leader

Episodes

What do you do when you’re on a burning platform? Software Horror Stories BGLS5E7

Why your project will probably fail – BGLS5E6B

The airport with 2 control towers

What happens when you have a firehose of money for your software project?

BGLS5E4 – Living the dream

From dysfunction to a soft landing: How Ajay found a way for his team to win. BGLS5E3

Disaster Averted: An Impossible Project Succeeds – BGLS5E2

BGLS5E1 – Software Horror Story #1 – Everyone Needs a Reservation

You’re not super technical?

What do you mean “It’s Better”?

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