How to keep the best people?
summary
Covers how to retain top developers by explaining what motivates development teams—passion, striving for excellence, and financial rewards—using the three circles of the Hedgehog Principle. Describes common mistakes to avoid when motivating and keeping teams, how those three motivators relate to business needs and to developers, and how to improve business–development communication in a DevOps model.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Motivation in IT
- 7:23Key motivation elements
- 12:30Motivation research history
- 18:00Cognitive abilities vs motivation
- 23:01Maslow Alderfer theories
- 26:10Physical needs and health
- 30:42Optimal creative conditions
- 35:20Company culture and teamwork
- 38:29Self-fulfillment and growth
- 43:33Autonomy and craftsmanship
- 46:49Microsoft management lessons
- 48:15Summary
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