Katharine Fitzpatrick - Sweet Imposition: How to run a developer team

Presented at Hey! #21 on 26th January, 2016.

Transcript

1. Sweet Imposition @katharineCodes @The_Karen_B
8. TEST YOUR CODE
9. If you could change one thing about your team what would it be?
10. Hands up!
11. You Are A Tyrant! Do Not Pass Go!
12. Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny 1. You get your own tumblr
13. http://kimjongunpointingatthings.tumblr.com/
14. http://kimjongunpointingatthings.tumblr.com/
15. http://kimjongunpointingatthings.tumblr.com/
16. Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny 2. You can get rid of any pesky uncles
17. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/story-kim-jong-un-uncle-fed-dogs-made-up
18. Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny 3. Free labour
20. Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny 4. Bad ass bodyguard
22. Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny On the other hand…
24. So, You’re In A ‘Bad’ Team
25. Claire thought setting goals was a fundamental part of planning
26. Claire thought people came into work in order to work
27. Claire thought whining was counter-productive
28. Claire thought there would be feedback
29. Surprises
30. What if everything is wrong?
31. Moving From ‘Bad’ To ‘Good’ • Results • Identifying success • Behaviours • Questions • Teamwork Type • Deal with Differing Views
32. Golden Team Utopia! • Clear goals & expectations • Self organising • Positive • No surprises • Supportive • Collaborative
33. What if I’m not in charge?
34. Be the tyrant: just don’t let anyone know
35. If all else fails...
37. FIN @katharineCodes @The_Karen_B