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The Influence Toolkit
Abstract
Senior IC roles are often said to be about influence – but what do we mean by influence? And what are the tools that a senior IC can employ to influence individuals and teams within a large organisation? For this talk I’ll share my experience leading a large scale re-architecture, covering the different techniques in my Influence Toolkit and how they helped me to push forward technical decision making on the project.
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Henry Wilson
Senior Architect @BBC
Henry Wilson is a Senior Architect in the BBC’s Product Group division, where he has responsibility for backend teams delivering audio experiences. He has nearly 20 years’ experience in Software Engineering across various companies based in Scotland. Having worked as both a Principal Software Engineer and a Senior Architect at the BBC, Henry has a keen interest in technical leadership, influencing teams and the various career pathways available to senior ICs. Away from work, he can often be found exploring his passions for music, politics and food, and doting on his pair of tuxedo cats.
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