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A Software Developer’s Most Important Skill? Communication

More important than typing speed, your data structures knowledge, or math, communication might just be the most important skill for a software developer.

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Don’t Mute on Zoom!

Once we allow ourselves and our peers to get it wrong without judgment, we can unmute on Zoom, and have fully productive and healthy conversations.

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How to Use Negotiation for Healthy Pair Programming & Better Solutions

How can a pair disagree while keeping their working relationship healthy? Treat each problem as a negotiation, and we can turn disagreements into solutions.

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Google Sheets – How to Create Dynamic Ranges for Charts

Recently, I wanted to configure the minimum and maximum ranges for a dynamic chart in Google Sheets. This post shares my solution.

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Why Should I Name a Project? 3 Benefits for Your Team

A project name can create a clear and concise purpose that will help your team set priorities and a vision for the future.

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3 Ways to Build Goodwill With Your Software Client

It’s important for your software team to build goodwill when you’re facing tough conversations around scope, budget, or rotating team members.

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Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt, and Anger: Resolving FUDA at Work

It is okay and normal to have FUDA. It is not okay to passively remain in a state of FUDA. Folks should actively work to resolve these feelings.

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Senior Developers Can Help New Devs Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome can hit new devs hard during onboarding. There are some simple things experienced devs on the project can do to ease the pain.

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3 Ways to Nip Software Project Problems in the Bud

Here are three strategies to put in your toolbox for resolving software project concerns, with an emphasis on early and honest communication.

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Client Team Feedback: Part 2 – How

Is your client asking for feedback on their team? Part 2: Let's set some goals to make the conversation productive and positive.

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Client Team Feedback: Part 1 – Who, What, Why

Is your client asking for feedback on their team? With some context and preparation, these conversations can be productive and positive.

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3 Practices for Improving Remote Team Communication

A combination of these three practices has reduced a feeling of isolation and greatly improved my personal experience with remote team communication.

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