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There is humility in asking for help and doing so helps build relationships with the team . Hopefully , by getting help , one can empower others too .
# 4 Project leads
Not all members of the team are technical , but their contributions are just as valuable . Such roles include project managers , product owners , business analysts and others .
Project managers play a crucial role as intermediaries between the business and the development team , adeptly navigating the inherent human challenges in projects . Leveraging their people and administrative skills , project managers ease project progression by addressing obstacles and streamlining communication channels .
For example , they can advocate for the team when developers may struggle to present their work or need to engage with business or client stakeholders , alleviating these burdens and allowing developers to focus on their core tasks .
Often , people can be shy to speak up in meetings when they do not understand what is expected of them . Hopefully , they will ask for clarification in private . I have found that encouraging questions in a supportive environment , while still being patient , can encourage more introverted types to open up and contribute their valuable opinions in a group setting .
Despite the more subtle nature of their impact , project managers are instrumental in ensuring project success and should be leaned on by developers . Their involvement is critical to supporting project alignment with budget , schedule , and scope .
# 5 Errors
Mistakes must be raised early . The sooner this is done , the quicker the team can join and manage the problem . This is especially important if it is a large-scale problem with far-reaching impact .
# 3 Asking for help
Engaging with the team throughout the day is fantastic for alignment and ongoing communication . It also encourages asking for help when necessary . Willingly seeking aid recognises the team ’ s eagerness to help and foster collaboration for more effective problemsolving than solo efforts .
Asking for help is critical when consulting across industries and enterprises , as you will be exposed to numerous technologies which can be overwhelming . You cannot possibly know every technology and its nuances as there is a massive scope of technologies that is ever-increasing .
By asking for clarification or assistance from a knowledgeable teammate , the time to understand and implement a solution can be shortened drastically .
The reality of development work is that there will always be problems and mistakes that happen – even in the most established companies . We have seen examples of this at Meta , Facebook , Instagram , and WhatsApp , GitHub , GitLab , and many others .
While there might be frustrations from the team when mistakes happen , if they are not raised as they occur , they could compound into greater challenges .
# 6 Mentoring
One of the most meaningful things is mentoring juniors technically and in terms of their conduct in the workplace . This field can be overwhelming , particularly for someone new to it . Through mentorship , juniors can accelerate from an uncertain start to more stable productivity and growth .
Gabriel Eisenberg , Senior Data Engineer , Synthesis Software Technologies
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