In this conversation, Cecilia Borg, Interim VP of Tech Ops at Viaplay, joins Lee Haynes to discuss the essential qualities she looks for when hiring developers, emphasizing the importance of being a team player, transparent communication, and engagement in a remote work environment. She highlights the need for developers to actively participate in team dynamics and to express their feelings and contributions openly.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Cecilia Borg and Her Journey

(03:03) The Role of an Interim Tech Leader

(05:59) Balancing Stability and Change in Organizations

(08:56) The Growing Demand for Interim Executives

(11:58) Wearing Multiple Hats: Adapting to Different Roles

(14:59) Leadership Values and Approaches

(18:03) Evaluating Organizational Health

(21:05) Prioritizing Change in High-Stakes Environments

(24:02) Dealing with Resistance to Change

(26:10) Challenges in Hiring Engineers for Hybrid Teams

(29:32) The Importance of Behavioral Traits in Developers

(31:56) Building Connected Hybrid Teams

(36:15) Core Responsibilities of Modern Engineering Managers

(40:23) Supporting Engineering Managers Effectively

(41:56) Transitioning from Developer to Manager

(45:56) Common Mistakes in Engineering Leadership

(48:13) The Future of AI in Team Leadership

(50:43) Simplifying Communication Between Engineers and Management