Redefining Technical Debt with David Pereira

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Product Agility Podcast! <br/><br/>I'm your host, Ben Maynard, and I'm wondering🤔 <br/><br/>Have you ever felt overwhelmed by technical debt? <br/><br/>In this episode, David and I discuss the misconceptions about technical debt and wonder could it be a tool for good? Rather than the pain in ass it is so commonly perceie4vd as. <br/><br/>Could it even benefit the product and the team? <br/><br/>🔍 We also take a look at the importance of creating a shared understanding of technical debt and how it can impact team functionality. David shares his insights on how to address emotional debt within teams and the power of retrospectives in improving collaboration. <br/><br/>👨‍💻 David is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to building and scaling products, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from him. <br/><br/>📝 If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague who could benefit from our discussion.<br/><br/>Chapters:<br/>00:03:06 The Truth About Technical Debt: Why It's Not Always a Bad Thing<br/>00:07:25 Putting Your Product in the Hands of Users: Why Confidence is Key and Cutting Corners is Necessary<br/>00:10:44 The Pitfalls of Scaling: Why Promises and Deadlines Can Hold You Back<br/>00:12:08 Scaling Your Product: Why Technical Debt is Like a Mortgage<br/>00:16:00 The Cost of Emotional Debt: How Our Past Experiences Impact Our Behavior in the Workplace<br/>00:18:37 Embracing Evolution: Why Addressing Emotional Debt is Crucial for Team Functionality<br/>00:23:26 Scaling Up: Navigating Complex Changes in Software Engineering<br/>00:26:52 Balancing Commitment and Technical Debt: Navigating Priorities in Agile Development<br/>00:31:50 The Silent Killer: How Technical Debt Slowly Builds Up and Bites Us in the Arse<br/>00:34:33 Insider Tips from a Senior Product Person: Strategic Ways to Deal with Technical Debt<br/>00:36:44 Scaling Up: The Importance of Knowing Your Goals and Technical Data in Product Development<br/>00:39:45 Why Rushing Solutions Can Lead to Collapsing Boxes: The Importance of Realistic Timeframes in Problem-Solving<br/>00:43:53 Why Adding More People to Your Development Team Could Slow You Down: Understanding the Complexities of Alignment and Capability<br/>00:46:29 Breaking Down Barriers: The Power of Open Communication in Resolving Technical Debt <br/><br/>David's Bio<br/><br/>I am a passionate Product Leader with over a decade of product management experience. Over the last few years, IHost Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. <br/><br/> Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 http://bitly.ws/GFwi 🐦 http://bitly.ws/GFwq 💻 http://bitly.ws/GFwz <br/><br/> Product Agility Podcast 🔗 http://bitly.ws/FdVJ 🐦 http://bitly.ws/FdVT 🤳 http://bitly.ws/FdW9 🎶 http://bitly.ws/FdWj 🎥 http://bitly.ws/FdWy 💻 http://bitly.ws/GFuS 👤 http://bitly.ws/GFvy <br/> Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3XzuzND iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p <br/>Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/ProdPodC