Episode 32: @jurgenappelo shares his strategies for managing a team to make them happier and thus more productive.

Here is a little present for you: 20% off your @stretchcon ticket! Details in the full interview: codingsans.com/blog/managing-…

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Here are some key takeaways you can start working on right away:

1. Trust and psychological safety

It’s the manager’s job to create a space where the team members trust each other, and aren’t afraid to fail. This is the foundation of a happy team.
2. Realize that everyone is different

You need to understand that each person has different priorities. The Moving Motivator cards are a great way to lay down the groundwork for understanding each other.
3. Do fun stuff

Once the foundation is in place, you need to initiate having some fun in the workplace. This encourages your team members to do the same themselves, and it’ll make it easier for everyone to deal with the serious stuff.
4. Reward initiatives

Whether social or professional, it’s a good idea to support and reward people coming up with ideas to make the workplace or the product better. A lot of it may not work out, but you want this approach in your team.
Hungry for more tips? Check out the full interview to get more guidance, ideas, and examples both good and bad:

codingsans.com/blog/managing-…

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Here are some key takeaways:

1. A great resume fits the job

Whatever position you’re applying for, go through the job ad, and tailor your CV. Highlight or add any relevant experience you might have.
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Here are a few key takeaways from the interview:

1. It's easy to copy the Spotify model

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So how do you go about building your own software engineer career ladder?

1. Articulate your company values

It's essential for any important process or framework you want to implement. If you are clearn on your values, you'll make consistent decisions.

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Here are some key points she made in the interview:

1. Creating a diverse team is in your best interest. Teams with individuals coming from diverse backgrounds deliver better results.
2. Diversity and inclusion isn't just about race or gender, but it also includes different personality types or career paths.
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1. Pair programming is the most effective way to learn. If you want developers to grow quickly, pair them up with a more senior engineer, and it's guaranteed that both people will take away a lot.
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