Teatime theme - Collegeville 2020
Vadim Dyadechko, ExxonMobil
The days when a software product was developed solo are long gone. Software engineering is a collaborative effort; dealing with people is a big part of our job, and frequently it is the hardest one.
Everybody is welcome to join us over a cup of tea and vent about the big and little human problems that eat your lunch, toll individual and team productivity, or waste project resources.
The chances are that your problem is not unique and somebody else can offer a good solution. Or a sincere compassion.
This may also be an opportunity for managers and developers to learn about past mistakes that would never be brought up otherwise.