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Engagement Presentation DevSpace 2018

The Few, The Proud, The Leaders: Marine Corps Principles for Software Teams

Session details and resources for DevSpace 2018: The Few, The Proud, The Leaders: Marine Corps Principles for Software Teams.

📅 October 13, 2018
🕐 4:00 PM CDT
📍 Ballroom 4

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The Few, The Proud, The Leaders: Marine Corps Principles for Software Teams

Authentic leadership isn’t about authority—it’s about inspiring, guiding, and empowering teams to excel. In the fast-paced world of software development, effective leadership is a competitive advantage, yet it’s often overlooked.

This session uncovers powerful parallels between Marine Corps leadership principles and software development. It demonstrates how 14 time-tested leadership traits—such as integrity, decisiveness, and dependability—can transform how teams collaborate, innovate, and execute. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, participants will gain actionable strategies to build trust, foster accountability, and drive team resilience.

Learning Objectives

  • Authentic leadership principles: Discover leadership traits that foster accountability, collaboration, and long-term success.
  • Practical strategies: Learn techniques for applying military-inspired leadership methods to software teams.
  • Team empowerment: Gain tools to transform teams into cohesive, high-performing units.