World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 3, 2026 • Session details

Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)

Christoph Marckx

Are your best mid-level engineers stuck in the competence trap? Learn how to stop hunting for external hires and systematically cultivate strategic senior developers from within.

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