All,
I’ve recently been promoted to lead a team of 10-12 software developers spread across the Southeast. I’ve had similar responsibilities prior, but this one presents a new challenge. The team consists (primarily) of the stereotyped programmers: introverted (sp) and preferring to work alone (hey, count me in here as well). Combine that with the fact that our project-based consulting business is tough with the slow economy, and you can understand the motivation of the team. I want to improve that. I cannot change many external factors, but I can help treat the symptoms.
What advice can you give me to help increase motivation and job satisfaction for the team? They don’t respond to many requests for information, so it is all on me todo things for them. I’m presently matching their training requests with our new business forecast. Any other ideas or tips are very much appreciated! If you’re a developer, what would motivate you?
Thanks!
Zaq