Software development is a team sport. When you treat developers as creative partners rather than "feature factories," the product (and the office vibe) improves instantly.
Context-switching is a productivity killer. If a dev has their headphones on and is deep in the zone, try to batch your questions for a scheduled sync or an asynchronous Slack message rather than tapping them on the shoulder. Playing Well with Others: Your Field Guide to D...
In the world of tech, code is often the easy part. The hard part? People. If you’re a Project Manager, Designer, or Stakeholder, "Playing Well with Others" often translates to "How to work effectively with Developers." Software development is a team sport
Borrowed from improv, this means leaning into the story the DM and other players are building. If the party wants to investigate the spooky cave, don’t be the person who insists on staying at the inn to "save money." If a dev has their headphones on and