When to bring in outside help

15/03/2025 10 min Episodio 122
When to bring in outside help

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Episode Synopsis


Joel and Aaron explore the decision-making process behind hiring or consulting an expert for technical challenges. They discuss examples like adding tests to a large codebase and understanding what questions you need to ask. They also reveal how coaching can help teams avoid common pitfalls and reach solutions faster.(00:00) - Determining why you need outside expertise

(02:15) - Pinpointing the real problem (skill gap or strategy)

(05:00) - Deciding between hands-on help or coaching

(08:30) - Learning to ask the right questions

(09:15) - Silly bit
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