DiscoverBetter Tech Leadership#152 Daniel Knott: Modernizing Without Breaking - How to Lead Tech in Regulated Industries
#152 Daniel Knott: Modernizing Without Breaking - How to Lead Tech in Regulated Industries

#152 Daniel Knott: Modernizing Without Breaking - How to Lead Tech in Regulated Industries

Update: 2025-09-23
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Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech.


In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, Co-Founder of software development agency Brainhub, talks with Daniel Knott, Head of Product Engineering at Die Techniker.


During the conversation, they cover:

  • Incremental Modernization in Regulated Environments: Discussion on adopting step-by-step modernization strategies to reduce risk and disruption, avoiding large-scale system overhauls.
  • Effective Change Management for New Technologies: Exploring methods to support successful tech adoption by addressing employee concerns, evaluating skill gaps, and offering targeted training.
  • Strategic Use of AI Within Regulatory Boundaries: Leveraging AI for automation, customer support, and code generation while ensuring alignment with compliance and data privacy standards.
  • Leadership Through Consistency and Transparency: The role of routine, clear processes, and transparent communication in fostering team engagement and shared ownership of decisions.
  • Building a Supportive and Growth-Oriented Work Culture: Creating an environment that values people, supports development, and enables teams to overcome technical challenges collaboratively.



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Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadership⁠⁠⁠



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#152 Daniel Knott: Modernizing Without Breaking - How to Lead Tech in Regulated Industries

#152 Daniel Knott: Modernizing Without Breaking - How to Lead Tech in Regulated Industries

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