In this episode Andy Davis talks to Gerrit Niemeijer, CTO at Visible World Inc, about the changing face of office life, approaches to managing a tech team and the importance of maintain focus in your enterprise.

Gerrit is a well-rounded technical executive who is specialised in innovative product development for the Media Industry. He has an in-depth understanding of Digital Video technology, Television Advertising technology, Cloud-based technology, and Big Data frameworks. He has built several development organisations and products from scratch. Deployed products with Cable Operators (MVPDs/MSOs), Broadcast television operators, Telco's, and Satellite Operators. Managed co-located teams as well as (internationally) distributed teams.

Show Notes:

1.09 With modern advances in technology why do we need physical hubs to work from?

2.46 Is the 9 to 5 environment outdated?

7.12 What are your approaches as a manager?

9.43 The importance of keeping your goals in focus in a team.

12.46 Managing technical people & the change in technology over time.

18.24 Can we get lost in new technologies.

20.46 What behaviours have you always maintained that has kept you steady throughout your career?

22.24 Discussion on servant leadership.