Being An Awful Leader In A Few Easy Steps - J On The Beach 2025

Drawing from real-world examples, this talk explores proven strategies for creating dysfunctional engineering teams. We’ll examine the art of micromanagement (“if you want something done right…”), the power of endless meetings, the subtle craft of cryptic communication, and the delicate balance of taking credit while distributing blame. Attendees will learn how these practices create toxic environments, drive away talent, and ensure project failure. By the end of this session, attendees will have mastered the essential skills needed to become the leader everyone dreads working with.