15:45 - 16:15 Data Engineering, Integration & Automation Theatre
You Were Hired To Solve Problems. Now You’re The Problem
Tuesday 13th October 2026
About
Data and AI teams move fast. The people leading them often don’t – because the habits that made them brilliant technically are the same habits that make them the bottleneck.
This session isn’t about leadership theory. It’s a hands-on introduction to one practical coaching skill that changes what happens in your 1:1s: less rescuing, more ownership, a team that brings solutions instead of problems.
You’ll learn a simple eight-question framework used by managers across global tech and financial services organisations. Then you’ll use it – in the room, on a real problem – and feel the difference before you leave.
If you manage a technical team and you’ve ever wondered why everything still lands with you, this is the session to attend.
Key Takeaways:
- Why technically brilliant managers become bottlenecks — and what to do differently starting Monday
- A practical eight-question coaching framework you can use immediately in your next 1:1
- The difference between coaching and solving — and why it matters for team performance and your own career progression
- A simple first step to shift problem-solving back into your team without losing standards or control
