what developers want
with taylor desseyn (solo)
- offer developers both a leadership track and an individual contributor track so strong coders are not forced into managing people
- let senior individual contributors own a specific product area and keep advancing without becoming a manager
- build mentorship opportunities into career growth since many developers want to teach without taking on full leadership
- give real affirmations and specific guidance instead of vague criticism to help retain your team
- let leaders step back to an individual contributor role after burning out without treating it as a failure