Tricia Broderick, co-author of the book Lead Without Blame, discusses the importance of collaboration over blame and the challenges of achieving inclusivity and addressing power dynamics. She also shares insights on creating a supportive learning environment and reflections on true inclusivity in the Agile community.
Technical professionals promoted into leadership roles need training to be effective leaders in technical spaces.
Shifting from blame to collaborative problem-solving fosters innovation, quality, and teamwork.
Deep dives
The Importance of Developing Leadership Skills for Technical Roles
Trisha Broderick, the author of 'Lead Without Blame,' highlights the need for technical professionals who are promoted into leadership roles to develop the necessary skills and training to be effective leaders. She shares her own experience of transitioning from a developer to a leader and emphasizes the importance of learning how to lead in technical spaces to avoid common challenges and struggles. Trisha aims to help others in similar roles navigate this transition more smoothly and successfully.
Shifting from Blame to Collaborative Problem-Solving
Trisha and Diana Larson discuss the negative impact of blame in the workplace and the need to shift towards collaborative problem-solving. They address the common mindset of finding faults and assigning blame after a mistake or failure. Instead, they advocate for a more objective, system-focused approach that encourages learning and improvement without finger-pointing. The focus is on creating environments where blame is replaced with collaboration, fostering innovation, quality, and teamwork.
Building Resilience, Inclusion, and Effective Power Dynamics
The authors delve into the importance of building resilience, promoting inclusivity, and managing power dynamics in teams. They encourage leaders to create environments where individuals feel a sense of belonging and are heard, ensuring that diverse perspectives are valued and respected. By addressing power imbalances and encouraging collaboration, teams can overcome challenges, leverage co-intelligence, and perform at their best. The authors highlight the need for continuous learning and provide strategies for creating a positive learning environment within organizations.
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Tricia Broderick, co-author with Diana Larsen of the book Lead Without Blame.
Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3RaSphU
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