IT Consultant & Tech Lead | ING Xing Amazon BBDO Accenture | Founder @ Meerkating Solutions
Does your company have a "Populist CTO"? Or are you one of them? Tech people like to have fun, and their toy is technology. They enjoy experimenting with new tools, languages, and architectures, which is fine. However... Sometimes, they overcomplicate or engineer solutions that could have had simpler alternatives. This can result in a highly fragmented tech stack that is difficult to maintain. Occasionally, these approaches lead to unnecessary and expensive outcomes, adding unnecessary costs to the business. Among some. It's important to note that they don't do this in bad faith. I am confident they want the best for the business. What's worse is that I've observed CTOs and Engineering Managers who, more often than not, accept any new development request without careful consideration. I refer to them as "populist CTOs" who prioritize the wishes of the development team (devs) over the general long-term interests of the company. This doesn't mean saying "NO" 100% of the time. But, while listening team requests can positively impact team morale and employee retention, it's not about giving them a blank check. And managers need to be aware of this dynamic to prevent unpleasant surprises. ---- Follow me for more IT insights. #fractionalcto #cto #it
