4 Surprising Effects of Programmer Specialization

Key Three: The relationship with your team as a group

Thus far we’ve discussed getting your footing with yourself and taking the first step with your team.

Now it’s time to get your team together.

Priorities for a new development manager: The Four Keys

Earlier this week Pat asked, “What are the priorities for a new development manager.” I side-stepped the question but will return to it over the next few days.

Key Two: The relationship with individual team members

When taking over a new team, the second key is building is the individual, unique relationships with each developer.

Thus, it’s time to get to know each one of them individually, and as quickly as possible.

Most of the system is hidden from view

(Today I’m taking a quick break from the Four Keys series. It will resume tomorrow.)

Most of my life I’ve been confused by others actions and reactions.