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243. How to Work with Developers: A Guide for Non-Technical Leaders
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If you're a non-technical founder or leader, you might find developers frustrating to work with.
(They also think the same thing about you)
Developers resist quick changes, seem annoyed by status meetings, and always want the most expensive equipment.
That's not because they are prima donnas.
This episode will explain why developers work so differently from other professionals, and show you how to create communication systems that work for both business and technical teams.
Listen to learn:
- Why a "5-minute change" actually costs 2 hours of developer time
- The hidden costs of cheap equipment that hurt your bottom line
- How to structure meetings to maximise development speed
- Practical communication strategies that get results
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction 001:10 Developer Mindsets 02:55 The Importance of Sprints 06:10 Managing Developer Interruptions 09:04 The Maker vs. Manager Schedule 11:59 Hiring and Equipment Considerations 14:50 Effective Communication 18:05 Developer Productivity 21:00 Conclusion For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/243-how-to-work-with-developers-a-guide-for-non-technical-leadersFor more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on:
FREE COURSE:
5 Tech Concepts Every Business Leader Needs To Know
Growth Through InnovationIf your organisation wants to drive revenue through innovation, book a call with us here.
Our workshops and innovation strategies have helped Constellation Brands, the Royal Bank of Canada and Oxford University.
257 episodes
Manage episode 468552177 series 2974873
If you're a non-technical founder or leader, you might find developers frustrating to work with.
(They also think the same thing about you)
Developers resist quick changes, seem annoyed by status meetings, and always want the most expensive equipment.
That's not because they are prima donnas.
This episode will explain why developers work so differently from other professionals, and show you how to create communication systems that work for both business and technical teams.
Listen to learn:
- Why a "5-minute change" actually costs 2 hours of developer time
- The hidden costs of cheap equipment that hurt your bottom line
- How to structure meetings to maximise development speed
- Practical communication strategies that get results
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction 001:10 Developer Mindsets 02:55 The Importance of Sprints 06:10 Managing Developer Interruptions 09:04 The Maker vs. Manager Schedule 11:59 Hiring and Equipment Considerations 14:50 Effective Communication 18:05 Developer Productivity 21:00 Conclusion For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/243-how-to-work-with-developers-a-guide-for-non-technical-leadersFor more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on:
FREE COURSE:
5 Tech Concepts Every Business Leader Needs To Know
Growth Through InnovationIf your organisation wants to drive revenue through innovation, book a call with us here.
Our workshops and innovation strategies have helped Constellation Brands, the Royal Bank of Canada and Oxford University.
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