How to Building High-Performing Engineering Teams with Andrew Duncan

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About this DevOps Toolchain Episode:

Today's guest, Andrew Duncan, founder of Vertice Labs, joins us to discuss how to build high-performing engineering teams and the importance of early team involvement in product discussions.

We dive deep into aligning the strategic visions of the C-suite with the immediate tasks of technical teams, effective communication, the role of customer feedback, and motivating software engineers.

Andrew shares the significance of transparent communication and shares actionable strategies for balancing perspectives across different organizational levels. We also explore the exciting world of generative AI, its potential roles in enhancing team efficiency, and how companies should approach AI integration strategically.

Join us as we uncover the keys to creating dynamic, engaged, and productive engineering teams – listen up!

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About Andrew Duncan

Andrew Duncan

Andrew Duncan is a highly driven technology executive with a combination of strategic insight, business expertise, financial skills, and deep technology experience, with a record of success in the leadership of application development, vendor management and consulting initiatives for major companies and high-growth startups. You can usually find him on the slopes during the winter, on the paintball field during the summer, and almost daily at a local coffee shop, laptop in hand.

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