LeadDev Courses

How to Maintain a Codebase When Everyone Can Code

Explore how AI agents can automatically maintain code quality and system performance when modern tools enable anyone to deploy to production, using observability data and closed feedback loops.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From 0 to 10,000 Experiments - Building a Shipping and Learning Engine with Feature Flagging

Master feature flagging and experimentation to transform your team into a shipping and learning engine that proves positive business impact through safe deployments.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Effortless Execution - Designing Processes That Don't Need Babysitting

Master five characteristics of self-sustaining team processes that eliminate micromanagement, reduce cognitive load, and transform your team into a well-oiled machine.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Million Dollar Bug - Quality Leadership Lessons from Costly Failures

Discover how engineering leaders can prevent costly quality failures through strategic decision-making, stakeholder communication, and organizational resilience building.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

High-Potential Engineers for High-Impact Roles

Discover how to identify and develop high-potential engineers for impactful roles while fostering effective team communication patterns that shape positive company culture.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Frictionless Movement - How Internal Mobility Transforms Engineering Culture

Discover how internal mobility transforms engineering culture through team swaps, structured hiring processes, and the "Transfer Window" initiative to boost engagement and retention.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improving Engineering Estimates - Understanding and Reducing Ambiguity in Project Planning

Discover how to improve engineering estimation accuracy using poker player Annie Duke's research to uncover and reduce project ambiguity for better team delivery.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rebuilding at Scale - A CTO's Journey in High-Growth Fintech

Discover how a CTO navigated a major fintech platform rebuild while transitioning from tech leader to executive, tackling commercial debt and scaling challenges.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking Measurement for High-Performing Teams

Discover how to move beyond traditional engineering metrics like velocity to create measurement frameworks that boost team performance while preventing burnout and fostering engagement.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Accessibility Needs Better Marketing - Transforming Web Accessibility from Compliance to Connection

Discover how to reframe web accessibility from compliance chore to human-centered design, focusing on inclusive experiences that serve 25% of UK adults with disabilities.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tracking Repository Health at Scale - Using Observability Dashboards to Measure and Improve Platform Standards

Discover how Trainline uses observability dashboards to programmatically measure and improve repository health, moving beyond subjective assessments to data-driven standards.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Y2K - The Bug That Didn't Bite - Lessons for Modern Software Development

Explore the Y2K crisis to understand legacy code impacts, technical debt management, and collaborative problem-solving for building sustainable software systems.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Shaped by Demand - The Power of Fluid Teams

Discover how Demand-Led Planning revolutionizes software delivery by reorganizing teams quarterly based on work demand, challenging traditional stable team models for better alignment.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Sprinter's Leadership Mindset - What Engineering Leaders Can Learn from Elite Athletics

Discover how elite sprinting principles transform engineering leadership through discipline, focus, and strategic momentum management.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What's My Job Again? - Developing Self-Management

Master self-management skills for leadership success: define your evolving role, identify your leadership styles, and manage energy constraints as you advance up the organizational ladder.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video