Listen "How To Confront Difficult Software Developers About Their Behavior"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever been on a software project with someone who does great work but is difficult to work with? Here's some strategies for confronting difficult software developers about their behavior. Before you even think about having this conversation, go into the conversation detached from the outcome you want. If you go into it thinking "If I don't get this person's behavior then I'll be upset" – the other person will pick up on it. Here's 6 tips for this conversation: Keep The Conversation Private Ensure They Are Well Rested Reinforce Their Value Listen For Struggles Future-Pace The Benefits Discuss Their Reservations Don't give the person an ultimatum! They will make the change but resent you for it! Don't attach rewards to the change. They will expect rewards for future good behavior! Join my Patreon: https://thrivingtechnologist.com/patreon Learn about one-on-one career coaching with me: https://thrivingtechnologist.com/coaching TechRolepedia, a wiki about the top 25 roles in tech: https://thrivingtechnologist.com/techroles The Thriving Technologist career guide: https://thrivingtechnologist.com/guide You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Related resources: "Sonic Drifting" by Ron Gelinas "All The Beauty (original ambient version)" by Jani R "Ambient Theme No. 1" – Steven O'Brien Visit me at thrivingtechnologist.com
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