Office Politics for the Thin-Skinned Developer - Justin Searls

Justin Searls | Office Politics for the Thin-Skinned Developer - Justin Searls - Kalamazoo X 2013 @JustinSearls | Uploaded August 2013 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
Slides of the presentation available here: speakerdeck.com/searls/office-politics-for-the-thin-skinned-developer

This is a primer aimed at software developers about accomplishing both personal and organizational goals by engaging in office politics. Particularly, the talk relays four case studies emphasizing the importance of awareness, empathy, unity, and patience when navigating the murky waters of highly-charged political environments.

This talk was delivered at Kalamazoo X 2013 by Justin Searls from Test Double

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