Gateway Software Symposium
Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2023
How to win as a team when everything is NOT fine
Friday - Mar 31 3:00 PM CDT - MARYVILLE II
Shifting business priorities, working from home, layoffs, and the end of the 5 star catered office lunch spread. The world around us can feel like dodging one !$%$ storm after the other as we navigate the chaos of modern software engineering.
In this 60 minute talk, we will plot a safe route for weathering the storm by focusing on what we have control over as a team (and hopefully coming out stronger!)
Attendees will leave with 3 exercises they can facilitate with their teams to improve team operational health, build stronger compassion for one another, and align on a shared mission to propel through the toughest climates.
Kate Wardin
Senior Engineering Manager @ Netflix
About Kate Wardin
Kate Wardin is an Engineering Manager at Netflix and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She enjoys exploring the psychology of happiness at work and is passionate about building inclusive and high performing teams via people-first leadership. She believes in the power of humor to bring people together to create a positive and cohesive workplace. In her free time, Kate enjoys unwinding by watching The Office or chasing her toddler and dog.