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The Second Dysfunction of a Software Team: Social Anxiety


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This is episode 2 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni. Access the full series at hellotechpros.com/team.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/social-anxiety-leadership/

What You Will Learn in This Episode
  • An overview of Patrick Lencioni's second dysfunction of a team: fear of conflict.
  • Why software developers want to think, work and socialize like Commander Spock.
  • How a technical lead or architect can derail a healthy debate by stating their position.
  • Why we need to combine empathy and love with a fierce desire to get our message across.
  • How to foster an environment of healthy conflict in your software development team.

 

Resources Mentioned
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Team
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni (audio book)
  • 9 Critical Attributes for Assessing Personal Performance
  • Career Hyperdrive Course
  • Start Your First Business Course

 

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Hello Tech Pros - Motivation, Soft Skills  Business AdviceBy Chad Bostick