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When to bring in outside help

When to bring in outside help

Update: 2025-03-15
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Joel and Aaron explore the decision-making process behind hiring or consulting an expert for technical challenges. They discuss examples like adding tests to a large codebase and understanding what questions you need to ask. They also reveal how coaching can help teams avoid common pitfalls and reach solutions faster.

  • (00:00 ) - Determining why you need outside expertise

  • (02:15 ) - Pinpointing the real problem (skill gap or strategy)

  • (05:00 ) - Deciding between hands-on help or coaching

  • (08:30 ) - Learning to ask the right questions

  • (09:15 ) - Silly bit


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When to bring in outside help

When to bring in outside help

Joel Clermont and Aaron Saray