Troubleshooting Agile Terrified The Engineers Will Quit
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Aug 24, 2022 Squirrel and Jeffrey discuss the fear that drives managers to avoid giving honest feedback, ultimately leading to skilled engineers leaving. They explore the damaging effects of unexpressed frustrations on team dynamics and the importance of open communication. The conversation highlights the need for a culture of transparency to build trust and retain talent. Additionally, they contrast scarcity and abundance mindsets, emphasizing the creation of an open environment to foster better collaboration.
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Fear of Reprimand
- A client feared giving an engineer a reprimand after a week-long task took the engineer a week to complete.
- The engineer had been previously warned about similar distractions.
Reprimand Resource
- Read "The One Minute Manager" to learn how to effectively reprimand.
- Use older editions for a less diluted approach.
Ironic Outcome
- Fear of negative feedback ironically leads to the very outcome leaders try to avoid: employees quitting.
- Employees sense unspoken issues, assume the worst, and leave due to the resulting negative culture.