It’s clear – we’ve seen some pretty major changes across almost every single profession in the last two years, and the global shift from office-based to remote working has put two key words at the forefront of every manager’s mind: autonomy and trust. In the very first episode of Tech Leaders Intel James Loveridge, speaks to David Ives, about managing relationships and nurturing talent in a growing company. The key to building trust? For David, it all boils down to communication. With over 20 years in the field of software engineering, in companies of all sizes across both the public and private sector, David has extensive knowledge of what it takes to manage both small teams of engineers and the entire tech function of a large organisation, from securing funding to taking on contractors, outsourcing, scaling and more. In this episode, he talks about how growth can impact a teams culture, the value of augmentation, how to work out that you are joining the right company, and career progression both for yourself and your team members. As workforces go global, this has democratised what companies are trying to do, and it is more important than ever to invest in the people you work with through a policy of honesty and transparency, says David. We couldn’t agree more. If you like what you hear, connect with David by following him on Twitter, or on LinkedIn.