COMMON POWERUp 2026

Technical excellence alone doesn’t build strong teams. Sustainable success on IBM i depends on leadership that inspires collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. In this session, we’ll explore how empowering developers and encouraging innovation helps attract and retain IBM i talent. Through real-world stories and practical discussion, you’ll learn how a culture of curiosity, trust, and shared knowledge can transform your team’s performance, and the future of the IBM i community. Whether you are a leader, manager, or team member, experienced or new, we will explore and share stories together that you can bring back to the office tomorrow.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore effective approaches to bridging the IBM i skills gap through team culture and mentorship. 2. Learn how to evolve from developer into confident leader. 3. Gain insights into fostering environments that empower others to lead and innovate.