Today’s episode is hosted by Elise Deery and they are joined on the podcast by Arnt Luthardt, Engineering Manager at ICEYE, Teemu Sevon, Development Lead at Solita, Oskari Palojärvi, Engineering & Product Lead at Rotomate and Khurram Shahzad, Technical Product Owner, Electrification Software & Simulations at Danfoss Drives.
The conversation explores the shift from individual contributors to empowered teams and how organisations cultivate autonomy and accountability. The exchange highlights engineering leadership, agile transformation and the cultural foundations required to build high performing empowered teams. It considers product development practices, collaboration models and the balance between technical excellence and business outcomes.
The discussion also reflects on team autonomy, product ownership and organisational culture. By examining structures, communication and shared responsibility, the panel outline how empowered teams can accelerate innovation, strengthen delivery and create sustainable impact within modern technology driven businesses.
