It can be hard making decisions, especially when they affect multiple teams and a large number of developers. What if you get it wrong, what if it’s not popular? A mistake could be costly, both financially and for morale. This is all true but what are the hidden costs of delaying a decision and is my expectation true that the cost of being indecisive over long periods of time is far greater.
One of the big challenges I have found going into a management role is finding ways to help the people in my team develop their skills and their career.
I have done some research and have collated some of my favourite examples.
I want all of these goals to conform to the SMART criteria.
These goals must be clear and well defined. We all need to understand when the goal is achieved.
I have been away from permanent developer work on a 5 month course focusing on character, leadership and identity and have been impacted so much by the experience.
I’ve really missed the people I used to work with over at Aqueduct, they’re flippin amazing. It has me thinking: I want to always surround myself with passionate people. Our personal lives affect the standard of work we produce and the level of creativity we put in to our daily routines. Here are a few things I am learning.
Dave Taylor - Software Engineer