Why do developers hate meetings? Why do managers fear the word “refactor”? And why does it feel like we’re all on the same project—but living in different realities?

This talk is based on over 20 years of hands-on experience in tech and business. I've worn many hats - developer, cloud architect, development manager, project manager, scrum master, product owner, and even CTO. I’ve also had the joy of working in a holocratic organization.

In this lightning talk, I’ll share quick stories, sharp insights, and a few laughs about what devs and managers really need from each other. No blaming, no jargon—just a fast, fun reality check on how to work better together.