Leading a development team
By Joeri Timmermans
Hi, I’m Joeri!
34 years old
Gaming, cycling, food, reading
Accountancy – Informatics
Interactive Multimedia Design
Developer
Project Manager
Learn & Development Manager
(1999 – 2007)
(2017 - 2021)
(2011 - 2017)
(2007 - 2011)
(2021 - now)
/in/joeri-timmermans
www.joeritimmermans.be
@joeri_timmer
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https://www.joeritimmermans.be
Public speaking
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My story
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Hi, I’m Joeri!
34 years old
Gaming, cycling, food, reading
Accountancy – Informatics
Interactive Multimedia Design
Developer
Project Manager
Learn & Development Manager
(1999 – 2007)
(2017 - 2021)
(2011 - 2017)
(2007 - 2011)
/in/joeri-timmermans
www.joeritimmermans.be
@joeri_timmer
(2021 - now)
Warning! This presentation contains my personal story and lessons I’ve learned in my first 4 years as a team lead. This won’t be a teamwork speech but it might contain some other clichés and explain why they have been important to me.
Disclaimer
https://www.joeritimmermans.be/blog/leading-a-development-team/
Golden Circle
Lessons
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Lesson 1
Having hands-on experience will always give you an edge leading your team.
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Lesson 2
Put your trust in the team and the team will trust you.
Lesson 3
Create a non-blame environment where everyone is allowed to make mistakes.
Lesson 4
Life ain’t a pony farm so be prepared to improvise. Personal life ALWAYS comes first.
Lesson 5
You’re not a princess, get your hands dirty and people will do the same for you without hesitation.
Lesson 6
Always take the blame, never take credit
Lesson 7
By giving trust you’ll encourage ownership. People will work even when they don’t have to because they all support the same cause.
Lesson 8
Consistency is key
Lesson 9
Be thankful
3 Tips
- Trust
- Respect
- Consistency