Jan Cerny
CEO @ Applifting
After over a decade in classic top-down management, Jan decided it was time for a change. Having served as an Engineering Manager and Department Lead, he brought his experience to Applifting three years ago. Today, as CEO, he’s on a mission to blend the best of both worlds: structure and scalability, while keeping the spirit of Teal organizations.
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Confessions of a Teal CEO: What Engineering Managers Can Steal From a Company With No Hierarchy
What happens when a CEO can be overruled by his own developers? Jan runs Applifting a 200-person freedom-based software company where the rules of leadership look nothing like what you're used to. In this talk, he'll share the honest story of his journey: the old-school mistakes he made and the principles that changed how his teams respond to hard decisions. This is not a theory talk. You'll leave with practical things you can try in your team on Monday no matter what kind of organization you work in.
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3nd Wave: Senior Leader Pack
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- Deep-Dive Workshops Included
- 1:1 Mentoring Sessions
- Full Conference Access
- Experience Zones
- All-Day Catering & After Party