LeadDev Courses

Several Components Are Rendering - Performance Optimization in Complex Applications

Explore performance bottlenecks in Slack's desktop app, examining architectural decisions and strategies to mitigate inefficiencies causing system strain.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cultivating Ownership at Any Engineering Level

Empower engineers through curiosity-driven questions, fostering critical thinking and decision-making. Learn to validate ideas, provide safety nets, and align with company values for enhanced team ownership and performance.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ethics in the Age of AI: Strategies for Mitigation and Their Historical Context

Explore AI ethics, historical tech parallels, and mitigation strategies for modern product teams to address potential harms and ensure responsible AI development.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Do: Scaling Expertise on Teams You Can't Grow

Discover strategies for scaling expertise on smaller teams, rethinking structures, and building resilient cultures. Learn to adapt, mitigate risks, and recognize opportunities for organizational pivots.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Managing Expectations During Large-Scale Infrastructure Migration

Gain insights on managing expectations during large-scale infrastructure migrations. Learn strategies for effective communication, understanding human motivations, and navigating challenges in transforming deployment practices.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Self-awareness for Managers - Strategies for Effective Leadership

Unlock real feedback, avoid managerial pitfalls, and enhance self-awareness to empower your engineering team. Learn strategies for better decision-making and effective leadership.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Choice is Yours - Or Is It? Decision-Making in Engineering Leadership

Explore decision-making strategies for engineering leaders, comparing perspectives of Senior Engineering Manager and Senior Staff Engineer. Learn to balance motivation and detail-orientation effectively.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Overcoming People-Pleasing Tendencies to Become a Stronger Engineering Leader

Discover strategies to overcome people-pleasing habits and become a more authentic, effective engineering leader while maintaining empathy and authenticity.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Boom Times to a Downturn: Making the Switch as a Leader

Learn strategies for effective leadership during economic downturns, focusing on maximizing team performance and personal growth in challenging times.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Leading Through Turbulence

Discover strategies for effective leadership during turbulent times, focusing on calmness, empathy, and team empowerment.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Debugging Debugging: Why We Must Approach Debugging Differently

Explore innovative approaches to debugging, challenging traditional techniques and uncovering more effective solutions for developers.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Do You Really Need a Platform Team?

Explore platform engineering, its organizational structure, and the right time to build a platform team. Learn about DevOps maturity models and SAS architectures.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fight Back Against Imposter Syndrome

Overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome with practical strategies to boost confidence and embrace your abilities in professional settings.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Leading Software Teams with Systems Thinking

Discover a holistic approach to leading successful software teams using systems thinking, cutting through the noise with practical perspectives.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Navigating Culture Differences Across R&D Groups - Silly Baboons, Stubborn Elephants

Explore strategies for navigating cultural differences in R&D teams, fostering alignment, and achieving common goals through effective leadership.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video