3. Where are we going?
● Getting out of the code cave
● Knowing me // Knowing you
● Personality
● Power of TEAM
● Practical Communication
● Questions and Discussion
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5. Getting out of the Code Cave
● Communication is important
● Many Developers prioritise Coding over communication
● They don't see it as important
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8. Knowing me // Knowing you
● Do you know how you think?
● Are you a Visual, Auditory or Kinaesthetic Thinker?
● What ways do you work best?
● What are you blind spots and weaknesses?
● Who or what presses your buttons and why?
● Can you answer these questions for those in your team?
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10. Personality
● How are you wired?
● Consider a profiling test for your team
● Treat people as you would like to be treated
● In essence communicate to their strengths
● Lt Commander Data
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12. Myers-Briggs
● Interaction with the world: Introverts v Extroverts
● Absorption of information: Sensors v Intuitive
● Decision Making: Thinkers v Feelers
● Organisation: Judger v Perceivers
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16. Power of TEAM
● Software is not a solo activity
● Always someone to work with as a peer or a client relationship
● Not everyone will think the same way
● Use this to your advantage
● Develop relationships with those who think differently
● Get over us v them.
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18. Cross Culture
● Every communication is cross cultural
● Watch out for jargon and insider acronyms
● The sender is responsible for the receipt of the message
● Some cultures just say 'Yes', so check they know what you are asking
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20. Practical Communication
● Pitch you voice to ensure you can be heard
● Vary your tone
● Posture
● Confidence v Fear
● Practise at every opportunity
● You are always communicating