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This Topic List is indicative of course coverage but does not indicate delivery sequencing or relative importance of the topics.

The Complex Rôle of Team Leader

Responsibility - Progress, Quality, Time, Budget

Technical Leadership

Man-management, rôle assignment, mentor

Mediator, negotiator

Communicator

Resource allocator

 

Project-related Management

Estimation

Planning

Tracking

Measurement

Risk management

Team Structure

Team size

Communication complexity

Administrative leadership

Technical leadership

Do you  Code?

 

Peopleware

Individual variations in performance

Team variations in performance

Most significant factors for success

Staff selection, Team organization, Motivation

Psychological /personality traits

 

Developer Motivation

Motivating Factors

Achievement, ownership & goal-setting

Personal development

Work - variety, identity, significance, autonomy, feedback

Personal Life

Technical Achievement - supervision opportunity

Performance review

 

Secondary Factors

Salary , rewards & incentives

Job security

Status

Hawthorne Effect

Hygiene Factors

Environmental conditions - heating lighting etc

Privacy & concentration

Available tools, hardware, software, manuals

Flexible working hours

 

Demotivating Factors

Management manipulation

Excessive schedule pressure

Lack of  appreciation of development efforts

Inept management

Failure to consult and involve

 

Teamwork

What is a Team?

Types of Team

Who do you need? - Team rôles, personalities

Size of team

Promoting team cohesion -

Vision, Challenge, Identity,

Result-driven Structure

Competencies & skills blend

Commitment, Trust & Empowerment

Enjoyment

 

Problem Handling

Common failure modes

Problem Personnel

Issue Avoidance

 

Developing an Action Plan

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Problem - Solution Domain Expertise

Tools & Technology Expertise