As a developer moving into a leadership role for the first time, it can be tough, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. This was certainly the case for Luke. He discovered that the principles he had once followed when building software were no longer effective as a leader.

However, after a few years, he can confidently say that becoming a leader is one of the most fulfilling things he’s done. In this talk, you will learn how to adapt your developer skillset to that of a tech lead, and Luke will share his observations in making these adjustments himself.

We’ll look at how the problems you need to solve are suddenly very unfamiliar, with incentives often the reverse of what you’ve been used to. If you’ve had similar experiences or are considering a move into leadership, this talk is for you. You will leave with several effective strategies for becoming a tech lead while remaining kind to yourself and others.

Special thanks to Glean, WRK Digital, Clockwise, Set Studio, Bluefly Digital, Stac, IMA, and Parallax for supporting this talk.