🎙️ Navigating Developer Accountability: A Deep Dive with CTO Coach Stephen SchmidtIn this enlightening episode of Product Driven, Matt Watson and CTO Coach Stephen Schmidt explore the intricate challenges of holding software developers accountable while fostering genuine ownership. Stephen, author of "Amazing CTO," shares profound insights on balancing oversight with autonomy, introducing his innovative motivation formula: Joy + Discipline - Frustration = Developer Motivation.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://newsletter.productdriven.com/Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/Key Discussion Points:🎯 The delicate balance of granting and maintaining developer ownership🔄 Why micromanagement destroys the "ownership bubble"📊 Understanding the right timing for developer intervention🌱 Building trust as the foundation of accountability💪 The critical role of courage in developer growth⏰ Managing timeline expectations and the reality of project estimationsChapters:0:00 - Introduction and guest overview1:17 - Developer ownership and management challenges3:34 - Communication and ownership expectations5:23 - Finding the right balance in developer support7:17 - The motivation formula breakdown11:31 - Courage in development teams14:47 - Timeline management and accountability20:32 - Holding developers to commitments23:43 - The concept of "done done"27:11 - Mode A vs Mode B management28:01 - Closing thoughts and contact informationJoin our community of innovators and subscribe for more insights into product-driven development and entrepreneurial success.

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