๐Ÿ”ฎ Crafting Tech Teams

๐Ÿ”ฎ Crafting Tech Teams focuses on optimizing engineering teams through leadership development, effective software practices, testing strategies, and architecture design. It emphasizes psychological safety, delivering before requirement changes, and balancing quality. The publication includes discussions on TDD, team coaching, and productivity metrics.

Leadership Development Software Practices Testing Strategies Architecture Design Psychological Safety Productivity Metrics Team Coaching Requirement Management Continuous Delivery

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The Overlooked Aspects of Successful Development Teams

2 HN points โ€ข 06 Jul 24
๐Ÿ’ผ Business Team development Recruitment Leadership Personal Growth Work Relationships
  1. Look beyond technical abilities to traits like negotiator, empath, athlete, pessimist, motivator, and hustler to predict team success.
  2. Recruit for the team, not just based on technical skills. Align personal core values with the company and team.
  3. Focus on building and maintaining a positive relationship with your immediate boss and closest team members for overall satisfaction and success in your career.

๐Ÿ”ด Stream: Temporal Coupling

19 implied HN points โ€ข 05 Nov 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Engineering Time management
  1. The next stream on Temporal Coupling is scheduled for 16:00 CET, Nov 9th - set a reminder to join live.
  2. Engaging in live chat during the stream is encouraged to have interactive participation.
  3. Time autonomy can enable modularity in work structures, aiding in accelerating team productivity.

Is Your Team a Cost Centre Without Product Understanding?

19 implied HN points โ€ข 31 Jul 23
๐Ÿ’ผ Business Team Dynamics Product Management Engineering Tech Culture Product Development
  1. Product understanding is crucial for a strong team. A team without it may struggle to bring products to market efficiently.
  2. Ensuring a strong product culture is essential. It involves keeping the product team and founders aligned and integrated into the engineering process.
  3. Maintaining a balance between product and engineering value streams is key. This helps in avoiding a disconnect that can make a team function more as a cost center.

Productivity, Anxiety and Standards

19 implied HN points โ€ข 11 Aug 23
๐Ÿฅ Health & Wellness Productivity Anxiety Standards
  1. Psychological safety in tech teams impacts goals and visions, affecting productivity and team dynamics.
  2. Coaching experience and career insights provide valuable lessons and use cases for enhancing team productivity.
  3. Consider subscribing to Crafting Tech Teams for more insightful posts on productivity, anxiety, and standards in tech.

Engineering Managers Influence Limiting Beliefs

19 implied HN points โ€ข 18 Jul 23
๐Ÿ’ผ Business Management Team Dynamics Tech industry
  1. Engineering managers play a crucial role in addressing and overcoming limiting beliefs within their teams.
  2. It's important for managers to focus on inspiring and supporting their team members, rather than just the technical aspects of the work.
  3. Challenges like unsuccessful projects, financial setbacks, and technical debt are common in tech teams, but they can be opportunities for growth and improvement.

๐Ÿ”ด Stream: DDD Context Mapping with Clean Architecture

19 implied HN points โ€ข 06 Sep 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Software Development Architecture Microservices
  1. The post discusses DDD Context Mapping and Clean Architecture, exploring their benefits and connections in software development.
  2. There is a call for feedback on chat participation and event accessibility on Linkedin, highlighting the importance of engagement in the community.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe for a 7-day free trial to access more content and resources on Crafting Tech Teams.

Clean Architecture the Right Way

19 implied HN points โ€ข 02 Aug 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Software Architecture
  1. Clean Architecture is not just about the folder structure, it involves more practical considerations beyond that.
  2. Copying someone else's 'ideal, clean architecture' may not be the right approach; understand the underlying reasons for implementing Clean Architecture.
  3. To truly grasp the essence of Clean Architecture, focus on the practical aspects and implications rather than just the superficial folder structure.

This week: Tactical DDD Patterns

19 implied HN points โ€ข 29 Aug 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Programming Software Development
  1. This week's stream will focus on common traps that disrupt adoption of DDD patterns, exploring nuance on aggregates, domain events, and testing.
  2. There is a call for feedback regarding the chat participation on LinkedIn, the ease of finding the weekly events, and the value derived from the content.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Crafting Tech Teams.

Clean Architecture Stream Recap, Part Two This Week, Newsletter Update

19 implied HN points โ€ข 08 Aug 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Software Development
  1. The author will provide a weekly newsletter update summarizing their streams and discussions. This will help followers catch up on what's been happening.
  2. The author offers a 7-day free trial to subscribe to their newsletter, which includes access to full post archives.
  3. Paid subscribers can sign in to access exclusive content on Clean Architecture Stream Recap and other topics.

Evolution of Data

19 implied HN points โ€ข 12 Jul 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Data processing Data Modeling
  1. The post discusses the evolution of data with a focus on concepts like MapReduce, Data Warehouses, and Lakes.
  2. It mentions being inspired by the book 'Designing Data-Intensive Applications' by Martin Kleppmann and drawing parallels with modern data tools.
  3. Readers are invited to subscribe to 'Crafting Tech Teams' for more content and a 7-day free trial.

How Soft Skills Accelerate Your Tech Skills

19 implied HN points โ€ข 07 Jul 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Soft skills Tech skills
  1. Soft skills are underrated in the tech industry, with the focus often on hard skills like programming languages and technical expertise.
  2. Soft skills play a vital role in the tech industry and should not be overlooked in the fast-paced world of technology.
  3. Crafting a balance between soft skills and hard technical skills can accelerate growth and success in the tech industry.

When is the "Right time" for Culture Change?

19 implied HN points โ€ข 02 Jul 23
๐Ÿ’ผ Business Productivity Technology Process Improvement Learning
  1. Delaying cultural change can hinder productivity by increasing irrational thought-patterns and the challenging tasks ahead.
  2. It's essential to address difficult tasks promptly, such as learning new technologies or improving recurring processes, to avoid accumulating a backlog of tasks.
  3. Take proactive steps to prevent delaying important changes and maintain a balance in addressing various tasks effectively.

The Discomfort of Agility

19 implied HN points โ€ข 30 Jun 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Agility Change
  1. Change often requires stepping out of your comfort zone.
  2. Sharing ideas and content can lead to discomfort but also growth through challenges and feedback.
  3. Creating content serves various purposes like marketing and building authority, but ultimately, it's about embracing the vulnerability of putting our ideas out there.

Crafting Tech Teams - Quarterly Update

19 implied HN points โ€ข 26 Jun 23
๐Ÿ•น Technology Tech Teams Updates Coaching
  1. The post is an update about upcoming topics, frequency of updates, and coaching calls related to Crafting Tech Teams.
  2. Readers are encouraged to engage with the community by leaving comments and questions, and can reach out to the author on Substack or Linkedin.
  3. There is a 7-day free trial available to subscribe to Crafting Tech Teams and access the full post archives.

Stop Blocking your Team's Intuition

19 implied HN points โ€ข 16 Jun 23
๐Ÿ’ผ Business Team Management Confidence Intuition
  1. Confidence doesn't just come from mere understanding, but needs to be felt and applied in the real world.
  2. Embrace intuition within your team instead of blocking it; it can lead to valuable insights and innovative solutions.
  3. Supporting and valuing intuition can help foster a positive and creative team dynamic.

High Performing Teams: Where do the Risks come from?

19 implied HN points โ€ข 15 Jun 23
๐Ÿ’ผ Business Team Management Risk management Experience
  1. Identifying risk areas that can impede team development, such as expectation management, trust-building with stakeholders, and lack of experience.
  2. Challenges in relations between Product and Engineer teams, including unresolved tension, imposter syndrome, and lack of trust.
  3. Emphasizing the importance of being skilled in expectation management and building trust to foster a high-performing team.

How much can your Team Deliver? Why?

19 implied HN points โ€ข 04 Jun 23
๐Ÿ’ผ Business Team Management Productivity
  1. Through coaching software teams, the author has found patterns that are common across different teams.
  2. Having fascinating and unique conversations with over a hundred software teams revealed similar experiences and challenges.
  3. Understanding the patterns in software teams can help in recognizing common issues and finding effective solutions.