Timeboxing Helps Boost Productivity by 27%
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Timeboxing Helps Boost Productivity by 27%

Throughout my technology career, I have seen many challenges faced by employees in software engineering departments. Some of the most common problems, especially with remote employees, are difficulty focusing resulting in lower-than-expected productivity. Let’s look at a few of these issues and see how timeboxing can help solve them.

Maximizing the Effectiveness of Sprint Planning Meetings For a New Team (2023)
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Maximizing the Effectiveness of Sprint Planning Meetings For a New Team (2023)

New teams will go through the four stages of team psychological development – Forming, Storming, Norming, & Performing. They require time to stabilize and to begin producing reliable and forecastable work every sprint. It’s not uncommon for sprint planning meetings to become unproductive or frustrating, which can lead to delays, misunderstandings, and missed deadlines.

How to Improve Transparency and Build Trust on a Team (2023)
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How to Improve Transparency and Build Trust on a Team (2023)

Encouraging open communication and collaboration among team members is essential to creating a culture of transparency and trust. However, achieving this can be a challenge, especially in large software engineering departments where teams are spread across different locations and time zones. Let’s discuss how to build trust on a team.

Making Coaching and Mentorship Work to Individual Team Members’ Needs (2023)
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Making Coaching and Mentorship Work to Individual Team Members’ Needs (2023)

I’ve observed that many employees struggle with mentorship at times. It can be especially difficult for newer managers who are still learning the people skills side of their job, but even seasoned team members can encounter obstacles.

So what are some of the problems that employees face regarding coaching and mentoring colleagues? Let’s take a closer look.