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Published: Nov. 27, 2017, 11:14 a.m.

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In this episode Andy Davis talks to Vince Russell, lead developer at Hawes & Curtis. Their talk focuses on getting into a constructive workflow as a developer, transitioning between a technical and management position and the changing hiring practices of tech companies. They also discuss the individual merits of university degrees as opposed to self-taught skills.

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Show Notes:

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1.10 Is it impossible to get the product where it needs to be in development?

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2.46 How much external consulting affects your work process when you\\u2019re working on a project?

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4.28 Do you find being able to liaise between departments an important part of your leadership role?

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6.09 How important is it for developers to get into a work flow?

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11.20 Trying to reach a your personal \\u201cflow state\\u201d and how do you get into it?

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13.21 Did you enjoy your transition into your management position?

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14.31 Developing your management skill set.

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16.03 Leadership in a creative environment.

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18.51 Did you gravitate towards projects/ organisation you were personally interested by and do you feel that\\u2019s a strong factor in personal motivation?

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20.12 Have you been more interested in the technology or outcomes?

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21.43 The necessity of being outcome driven to be appealing to employers.

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23.27 Self-starters, entrepreneurship and tech.

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26.16 Why people need to learn how to code in the 21st century.

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29.32 Organisations changing views on university educated candidates.

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31.01 Considering up-skilling and what to learn next.

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32.30 Finding the time to take on personal projects and staying motivated.

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37.10 What are you most excited about in the tech world right now.

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