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Hey! Presents
January 26, 2016
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Katharine Fitzpatrick - Sweet Imposition: How to run a developer team
Presented at Hey! #21 on 26th January, 2016.
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Transcript
Sweet Imposition @katharineCodes @The_Karen_B
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TEST YOUR CODE
If you could change one thing about your team what
would it be?
Hands up!
You Are A Tyrant! Do Not Pass Go!
Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny 1. You get your own
tumblr
http://kimjongunpointingatthings.tumblr.com/
http://kimjongunpointingatthings.tumblr.com/
http://kimjongunpointingatthings.tumblr.com/
Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny 2. You can get rid
of any pesky uncles
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/story-kim-jong-un-uncle-fed-dogs-made-up
Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny 3. Free labour
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Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny 4. Bad ass bodyguard
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Pro’s & Con’s of Tyranny On the other hand…
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So, You’re In A ‘Bad’ Team
Claire thought setting goals was a fundamental part of planning
Claire thought people came into work in order to work
Claire thought whining was counter-productive
Claire thought there would be feedback
Surprises
What if everything is wrong?
Moving From ‘Bad’ To ‘Good’ • Results • Identifying success
• Behaviours • Questions • Teamwork Type • Deal with Differing Views
Golden Team Utopia! • Clear goals & expectations • Self
organising • Positive • No surprises • Supportive • Collaborative
What if I’m not in charge?
Be the tyrant: just don’t let anyone know
If all else fails...
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FIN @katharineCodes @The_Karen_B