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What are some stressors that are unique to leadership positions in the software industry? What advice would you offer to a new leader looking to manage their own stress levels?

Paromita SarkarVP of Engineering at Blue Yonder2 months ago

The software industry is a high-pressure environment, and leaders often face the risk of burnout. I experienced this first hand after a decade in banking, creating enterprise software. It was only after attending a talk by ...read more

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If an individual software developer’s productivity is suffering due to stress, what’s the best way to help them get back on track?

Paromita SarkarVP of Engineering at Blue Yonder2 months ago

To address this, let's consider two different scenarios. One where the individual is a leader, and one where they are an individual contributor. Leaders, by nature, are often equipped to manage uncertainty and stress. However, ...read more

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Which software development approaches are the best at keeping stress levels low and developers happy?

Paromita SarkarVP of Engineering at Blue Yonder2 months ago

The best approach can vary from team to team and project to project. However, we've recently started using agile development. Unlike the waterfall model where you have set timelines and deliverables, agile involves frequent ...read more

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How can a leader tell when their software team is struggling with high levels of stress? What are the warning signs?

Paromita SarkarVP of Engineering at Blue Yonder2 months ago

I believe that certain metrics can provide a glimpse into the stress levels of a team. For instance, if we observe a decline in the quality of work or an increase in the number of hours people are working, it could indicate ...read more

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