It’s almost 5 PM and you have almost no work done. But you have been so busy. Where is the feeling of accomplishment? Have you been in meetings all day? There it is, you have your culprit.
But right after work, you are going out with a couple of friends. Checking out this new restaurant everyone is talking about. These plans fill you with excitement.
“But isn't it yet another meeting?”
“No, it's completely different…”
“Why? Because you hate people at work?”
“No, I actually like them a lot! I always enjoy talking to them.”
“It must be something else. You hate your job.”
“No!”
Why is it that at work we “go to meetings” and never “meet someone?”
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It happens that software developers focus too much on completing tasks and watching them move across Scrum boards instead of thinking what good their code might bring.
If you understand the needs driving the requirements, you will write better code. All the change requests coming your way will make more sense. When things make sense to you, it is less frustrating to change the same code again and again. But most of all, you give yourself a chance for a little oxytocin. Your body releases it as a reaction to positive social interactions. It is the feeling you get when you are glad that you were able to help someone.
Knowing these dependencies, it’s only natural to try to develop empathy before you develop software. It’s a win-win situation!
Recently, we have been looking for a new backend developer to join Evojam. I take an active part in the recruitment process, especially in job interviews. What I like best about the interviews is the part where candidates ask their questions.
One of them got me to write this post — “What is your most complex project right now?”
“Well, it depends on what you mean by complex,” we said at first. Then, we did our best to give a meaningful answer, which was rather based on project scale.
But what is software complexity?
Developing a new product can be a nerve-racking experience. It’s an intense time, in which you take thousands of key decisions and look at your solution from all the possible angles.
You’ve put so much thought into the process, it’s only natural that you want the launched app to be the final version.
Then, the market landscape changes, your customer base grows, you update your business approach to meet the current needs of your clients… Your business evolves, but your product stays behind.
What can you do to develop software that will serve you well now and in the future?
Three words — make it scalable.
What to do when the software development company you’re working with can’t finish the project according to its scope on time? Change the originally defined project scope.
Not satisfied with the answer? It’s usually the best solution, trust me. There are always some features that can wait a little longer without affecting the quality of your product.
Still not convinced? Read my article to learn why you should be flexible with the scope of work, how to define the new project scope, what’s a scope negotiation, and how to conduct a scope negotiation successfully.
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If you’ve always dreamed of being the next Jobs, or perhaps if you just want to try your hand at project management, you need to work on yourself and hone those leadership skills.
Getting started as a project manager or scrum master isn’t easy, I won’t lie to you.
It takes tons of hard work and personal drive. If you don’t know where to start, do not fear — there are clear guidelines that can put you on the right track.
No matter where you are on your journey — going through job ads, preparing for the CAPM® exam, or taking the first steps as a professional project manager — these 8 practical tips will help you advance your career.
