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🗓️ 15 April ⏰ 16:00 SAST
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AI can speed up a lot of leadership work. But some moments should stay human.
John Hartley has spent a decade leading engineering teams of 35+ people across AI, telehealth, and ecommerce where technology moves fast but leadership still relies on trust and judgement.
Whether you’re experimenting with AI in your leadership practices, navigating when to rely on automation versus human judgement, or trying to keep leadership thoughtful in an AI-assisted world, John will share practical perspectives you can apply immediately.
🚀 From engineer to leader: Master mindset shifts, build confidence, and learn to influence without formal authority.
🚀 Learning from mistakes: Candid stories of tough calls and pivotal moments that shaped John's leadership approach.
🚀 Building thriving teams: Actionable tactics for structuring teams, fostering growth, and creating a culture of autonomy.
🚀 AI-augmented leadership: Practical ways to balance efficiency, judgement, and trust as AI becomes part of daily work.
Bring your questions and get ready to walk away with peer-tested frameworks, real mentorship, and strategies for tackling complex leadership challenges.
John Hartley is Head of Engineering for Conversational AI at Trellis, where he focuses on building omnichannel AI experiences that strengthen customer engagement. He leads high-growth, regulated engineering teams operating at the intersection of AI, telehealth, and ecommerce.
Over the course of his career, John has scaled technical teams, modernised legacy platforms, and developed data-driven systems that balance innovation with regulatory compliance. His work centres on operational efficiency, applied AI, and organisational design, helping teams move faster without losing clarity or control.
John is also the author of Hartley’s Handbook, where he shares practical insights on engineering leadership, effective communication, and the future of work.
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Salary discussions are some of the most critical discussions to happen between managers and employees – but often the constraints are already set in company wide budget meetings.
Managers who know how to advocate for their team members are better set up to navigate these budget conversations. A solid budget can make or break how satisfied your new hires and existing team members are with their compensation. To make matters even more complicated, salary is an individual experience that should be tackled on a case-by-case basis.
Should you match a counter offer? Should team members with similar roles earn the same? Making mistakes when it comes to salary can be really painful and can cost you high performing team members in the long run.
In this event, we’ll deep dive into these challenges to set you up to win in salary conversations with your tech team.
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