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Evo DK #458 – Engineering Managers Perspectives On Burnout

Meet the speakers

Martin Bentancour

Co-Founder At ViaKube

Florian Wartenberg

Owner of Testers and QA At Vestas

Ovais Akhter

Head of Software Engineering Excellence At Jabra

Lucie Rybinova

Head of Agile At Shape Games

Today's host

Connor Leyland

Today’s episode is hosted by Connor Leyland and they are joined on the podcast by Martin Bentancour, Co-Founder at ViaKube, Florian Wartenberg, Owner of Testers and QA at Vestas, Ovais Akhter, Head of Software Engineering Excellence at Jabra and Lucie Rybinova, Head of Agile at Shape Games.

The conversation explores burnout in engineering teams, leadership challenges and approaches to creating sustainable working environments. The exchange highlights how engineering managers can navigate team pressures, support collaboration and improve organisational practices.

The discussion also explores software engineering leadership, agile delivery and workplace wellbeing, offering insights into how teams can recognise challenges and build healthier cultures. These perspectives provide a broad view of managing people, processes and performance in modern technology organisations while addressing burnout through thoughtful leadership.

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