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Leadership, Innovation and Career Growth with Jonathan Milgate, CTO at Camplify

July 24, 2024 • Nicola Steel • Season 6 • Episode 12

In this episode, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions talks to Jonathan Milgate, Chief Technology Officer at Camplify.

Jonathan is a seasoned tech leader with an impressive career spanning 20 years in various roles and industries. With a background in Software & Systems Development, Jonathan has worked with startups, multinationals and government. His passion for agile software delivery from a technical and cultural perspective has shaped his leadership style and approach to fostering a culture of innovation.

Jonathan shares insights from his pivotal moment of choosing leadership as a career, not just a promotion, and discusses how he fosters a culture of continuous improvement and psychological safety within his teams. He highlights the importance of retrospectives, individual learning and the autonomy to solve problems.

We delve into Jonathan's daily routines and habits that contribute to his success, such as his love for walking his dog, listening to podcasts and networking with other tech leaders. He also provides invaluable advice to aspiring tech leaders, emphasising the need for continual learning and a broad knowledge of technology.

Finally, Jonathan reflects on the best advice he has received: to take one step at a time and understand that "good enough" is often good enough. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical tips and wisdom for anyone looking to advance their career in tech leadership.