Ideas about what makes exceptional tech teams work

Ideas about what makes exceptional tech teams work

After decades working in technology as a developer, technical lead, and coach, I've become fascinated by a simple question:

Why do some teams accomplish extraordinary things while others fall short of their potential?

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Software is Built by People

Where does all the amazing technology come from?

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The Work Between Us

The most important work of a team may be the work we rarely see.

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You Can't Make Someone Care. So What Can You Do?

Giving people a reason to care.

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Not Every Problem Is Yours to Solve

Sometimes a good question is more useful than a good answer.

“The harder challenge isn't always the technology. It's getting a group of talented human beings to care about something together.”

From Software Is Built by People

Gary Luehr

Exploring the human side of building exceptional teams.

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