Venturi's Voice: Technology | Leadership | Staffing | Career | Innovation

In this episode Andy Davis talks to Vince Russell, lead developer at Hawes & Curtis. Their talk focuses on getting into a constructive workflow as a developer, transitioning between a technical and management position and the changing hiring practices of tech companies. They also discuss the individual merits of university degrees as opposed to self-taught skills. Show Notes: 1.10 Is it impossible to get the product where it needs to be in development? 2.46 How much external consulting affects your work process when you’re working on a project? 4.28 Do you find being able to liaise between departments an important part of your leadership role? 6.09 How important is it for developers to get into a work flow? 11.20 Trying to reach a your personal “flow state” and how do you get into it? 13.21 Did you enjoy your transition into your management position? 14.31 Developing your management skill set. 16.03 Leadership in a creative environment. 18.51 Did you gravitate towards projects/ organisation you