I'd like to expand on that and include - "Err on the side of over-communication" especially when writing out requirements, be it for an entire project or a single ticket. So much better to have more questions answered than to make the wrong assumptions and find out after a lot of work has been completed.
However, I have seen people take this out of context and make it dysfunctional. This does not mean more meetings (unless they are productive), nor does it mean arbitrary documentation requirements that people follow to the letter (and nothing more).
As time goes on and you work together as a team, you find the "goldilocks" amount of communication- not so much that it becomes tedious, but enough so everyone is on the same page.
One thing that's worked for me for the "not dictating" part: instead of "Let's do X and Y to achieve goal Z," I say something like "Can you think of an alternative to doing X and Y for achieving goal Z?"
I've found that helps with trusting the team more and fostering initiative for problem-solving. Since you're asking for alternatives, you communicate your idea and give the team an opportunity to choose a solution.
I'd like to expand on that and include - "Err on the side of over-communication" especially when writing out requirements, be it for an entire project or a single ticket. So much better to have more questions answered than to make the wrong assumptions and find out after a lot of work has been completed.
However, I have seen people take this out of context and make it dysfunctional. This does not mean more meetings (unless they are productive), nor does it mean arbitrary documentation requirements that people follow to the letter (and nothing more).
As time goes on and you work together as a team, you find the "goldilocks" amount of communication- not so much that it becomes tedious, but enough so everyone is on the same page.
Enjoyable read! One thing that I always need to remind myself to do is to not dictate. That is super tough, but i need to put more trust in the team.
Great start to the newsletter!
Thank you Maher, I'm glad you found it useful!
One thing that's worked for me for the "not dictating" part: instead of "Let's do X and Y to achieve goal Z," I say something like "Can you think of an alternative to doing X and Y for achieving goal Z?"
I've found that helps with trusting the team more and fostering initiative for problem-solving. Since you're asking for alternatives, you communicate your idea and give the team an opportunity to choose a solution.
Love it! I will make a conscious effort to test this out.