Porozmawiajmy o IT · Krzysztof Kempiński

Nie tylko kod - jak z głową wejść w rolę lidera w IT. Gość: Maciej Moszoro - POIT 280

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Maciej Moszoro hit a glass ceiling as a programmer and started a startup to hack his way into leadership roles.

This episode of Porozmawiajmy o IT features host Krzysztof Kempiński in conversation with guest Maciej Moszoro, focusing on career transitions from technical to leadership positions in IT. Maciej begins by describing his background as a programmer who moved into management roles, including tech lead, engineering manager, and CTO. He attributes his shift to 'good laziness,' a desire to solve problems more efficiently through management rather than coding. Maciej discusses hitting a glass ceiling in his technical career, which led him to start a startup. He reflects on the hard lessons from that experience, such as learning humility and the importance of hiring and firing decisions. The conversation explores the differences between tech lead, engineering manager, and CTO roles, noting that higher positions involve less coding and more team development. Maciej addresses common blockers for programmers considering management, including negative perceptions of managers and the challenge of letting go of code. He highlights the growing importance of soft skills, especially with AI devaluing technical abilities. Practical advice includes using the Tuckman model to identify team stages and the DiSC framework for communication. Maciej recommends tools like Reclaim for time management and emphasizes self-care to avoid burnout. He promotes his course with Koźmiński and offers free strategic calls to help listeners assess their career paths. The episode concludes with Maciej encouraging immediate action for those interested in leadership roles.

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