In this episode, Ross Saunders interviews Patric Trollope, the CTO of D6 Group, discussing the complexities of leadership in the education technology sector. They explore the importance of ownership, the pitfalls of setting expectations, and the necessity of active listening in effective management. Patric shares insights on how to navigate challenges, the shift from being an executor to a leader, and the significance of communication in fostering agreements within teams. The conversation emphasizes the need for leaders to adapt quickly to changes and to take responsibility for their teams' outcomes.
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About Patric
Patric is a web technologist of 20 years, who has spent the last 10 years leading people to build products that make an impact in education management. As a strategic leader and problem-solver, he has guided teams to develop high-performing distributed systems, serving over 1 million monthly active users. With expertise in cloud computing, SaaS, and software architecture, he’s also a skilled communicator who bridges the gap between technology and business.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricrt/
About your host, Ross:
Ross started his management career by being promoted from technical specialist to manager of a global team. This was not an easy transition at first but it blossomed into an exciting management career spanning over a decade in corporate and enterprise software environments. Ross has managed development teams, technical teams, call centres, and entire software divisions across several countries.
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