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CTO Series: The Anti-Scaling Paradox: Why and When a CTO Should Refuse to Grow His Team with Markus Hjort
- Markus Hjort, Co-founder and CTO of Bitmagic, shares insights on tech leadership, team scaling, and AI's impact on software development.
- He emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude and making realistic estimates in tech leadership.
- Markus recommends 'Programming Pearls' for developers to enhance their estimation skills.
- He highlights the need for constant communication with stakeholders to align tech strategy with business goals.
- Markus fosters collaboration by creating small cross-functional teams and conducting gameplay test sessions at Bitmagic.
- When scaling engineering teams, he advocates for measured growth, pausing hiring when needed, and strategic use of contractors.
- Markus navigates financial challenges by balancing technical ideals with business realities.
- He discusses AI's transformative impact on his work and the importance of releasing working software and monitoring team morale for success.
- Markus recommends 'Rapid Development' by Steve McConnell for handling crisis situations effectively.
- Join Markus at the Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, for inspiring Agile success stories.
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