"Big Picture Strategists" vs. "Tactical Tornadoes"

Update: 2020-02-20

Description

Travis and Brandon talk about the tendency of software developers to fall into an "overly strategic" or "overly tactical" style of thinking. How do you encourage individuals and teams to consider both near and long term impact in their day to day work? How does team design factor in? What can you do if external factors are causing or aggravating these challenges? Is there a way to achieve balance?

Show notes:

A Philosophy of Software Design
- https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Software-Design-John-Ousterhout/dp/1732102201/
Pragmatic Programmer
- https://www.amazon.com/Pragmatic-Programmer-journey-mastery-Anniversary/dp/0135957052/
E myth revisited
- https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280/

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"Big Picture Strategists" vs. "Tactical Tornadoes"

Travis Swicegood, Brandon Hays, Nickolas Means

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"Big Picture Strategists" vs. "Tactical Tornadoes"

Travis Swicegood, Brandon Hays, Nickolas Means

"Big Picture Strategists" vs. "Tactical Tornadoes"