Episode 40: Hot Takes with Raz Shuty: Why working in sprints sucks, the downsides of remote work and more
In this week’s episode, our co-founders Darja and Anthony chatted with Raz Shuty, Senior Director of Engineering at Delivery Hero with over 12 years of experience leading technology teams. Raz shared why he hated the role of a manager at first, and how he struggled to fit in, what he learned about leadership from his father, a chef and why the first manager he ever had is a role model when it comes to management. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why becoming a manager in engineering means a negative return on investment on the craft that brought you to the roleWhy Raz hated his first engineering manager job, quit, and how he ultimately found his role and got to enjoy itHow working in sprints can suck, and what you can do to find a framework that will work best for your team and your goalsThe limitations of remote work and why there is an upside to working in an officeTimecodes:2:06 - how being a Senior Director of Engineering can be a nightmare9:40 - why you should not become a manager12:30 - did Raz ever regret becoming an engineering manager16:00 - go-to tools and hacks to stay productive as a manager19:50 - how to determine your mission for the week and prioritize effectively25:05 - what is the primary difference between managing individual contributors vs. other managers33:30 - the benefits and the struggles of remote work through the lens of an engineering leader48:00 - growth is not a numbers game, sometimes it’s about doing as much as you can with what you have in the moment50:30 - creating a fun environment is an underrated part of management that can actually result in better team engagement53:00 - why Raz despises sprints as a work framework for engineering teamsConnect with Raz:Blog: somehowimanage.blogLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raz-schweiger-shuty-86299814/Podcast: techpointcharlie.blogConnect with Anthony:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyreo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/anthonyareoFollow Bunch:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bunchai/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bunch_HQBecome a better leader in 2 minutes a day with BUNCH, the AI Leadership Coach. Download it for FREE on the App Store