EPISODE
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Matthias Laug from TIER on charging innovation, power of self-managed teams, and the role of technology | The Dev is in the Details #13

► How do self-managed teams fuel innovation?

This episode explores how empowering autonomous teams can drive rapid growth and innovation in tech-driven organizations. Maintaining agility and accountability becomes crucial as companies scale–but what’s the secret to making it work?

Matthias Laug, seasoned tech leader and CPTO at Enter, shares his firsthand experience scaling high-growth companies like Lieferando.de, Takeaway.com, and TIER. We discuss how self-managed teams influence scalability, leadership, and the evolving role of technology in fostering independent, high-performing teams.


► Our guest

Matthias Laug: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-laug-202279226/ 

Co-founder of TIER, former CTO of Lieferando.de & Takeaway.com, and an expert in scaling tech organizations through self-management.

Timeline

00:00:00 | How Self-Managed Teams Can Transform Your Organization

00:03:35 | What Makes Self-Managed Teams So Effective?

00:07:18 | Real Lessons from Implementing Self-Management

00:12:24 | Scaling Without Losing Agility: What Works

00:17:57 | Building Trust & Leadership Without Traditional Managers

00:23:40 | How to Improve Decision-Making & Accountability

00:29:50 | Hiring & Onboarding: Setting Teams Up for Success

00:35:45 | The Best Tools & Metrics for High-Performing Teams

00:41:30 | Mastering Feedback & 360 Reviews for Growth

00:47:10 | Applying Self-Management Beyond Tech for Bigger Impact

00:52:40 | How to Convince Leadership & Make This Work

00:58:10 | The Future of Self-Managed Teams & Key Takeaways

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