What non-technical teams can learn from developers
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While there are plenty of stereotypes around software developers, the industry has innovated when it comes to teamwork and project management. Whether it’s methodologies like Agile or Lean, or simply recognising the competitive landscape employers are faced with, non-technical teams can learn a lot from how developers work together to get stuff done.
Felipe Tabares is the head of development at Squadify. He’s held various roles in innovation, engineering, project management, and people management, and teaches passionately from his own mistakes and learning experiences. In his discussion with Dan and Pia, he emphasises the need for teams to have a clear purpose, measurable goals, competent members, and a shared fate.
Three reasons to listen
- To understand the challenges faced by development teams in a rapidly changing landscape
- To learn about the importance of engagement and skill development in retaining talented developers
- To discover strategies for fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within teams
Episode highlights
- [00:08:23] What makes development teams different
- [00:16:01] How to move quickly in a fast-paced world of change
- [00:21:46] Agile and Lean for non-development teams
- [00:28:42] Developer to leader
- [00:33:53] Creating a high-performing development team
- [00:40:52] The importance of vulnerability
- [00:43:40] Takeaways from Pia and Dan
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