Relooking at the estimate question from the management perspective can give you some new and powerful insights regarding clarification, transparency, breakdowns and why face to face reviews are important. I had to submit a combined estimate for the project by the end of the day. I had had a 1 line email from James yesterday, saying that he needed 30 days for his part. I … [Read more...] about Are you sure about that estimate? Please check it again
I want answers! Can you deliver by tomorrow?
It was my first week in the new job as a dev team leader. The bug report looked awful, 5 blockers and 3 of them belonged to my team. Ben the consultant swaggered into the room. Even though I knew he was stressed, he still projected an invincible air of confidence. With the door shut, the meeting started.... Ben launched into an attack about the quality of my team’s … [Read more...] about I want answers! Can you deliver by tomorrow?
Help, I just got promoted to team leader. I don’t know what I’m doing
I wasn’t always a team leader, I used to be a developer, I can clearly remember the day when that all changed. I’d spoken to my department head a month ago. In a recent project I’d not only been the lead developer but I’d been helping out and doing a lot of project management tasks. It had been fun and interesting but it had taken a lot of time and meant I couldn’t do as much … [Read more...] about Help, I just got promoted to team leader. I don’t know what I’m doing