Dealing with Change

In the final episode of season one we discuss the one constant in your development career, change. We focus the conversation on three main areas of change; in your projects, in your role & responsibilities and in your life. Highlighting ideas from previous episodes we talk about how to approach changes in these areas with a constructive, positive mindset. We end the episode with a few announcements about changes coming to the podcast, as well as, a few bloopers.

Special Note

A big thank you to Jake Rainis (@jakerainis)for his hard work and partnership in making this first season a success. We will miss him as a host, and wish him the best! Be sure to follow Jake at jakerainis.com

Why managing change is important

Not being able to handle changes, turns them into roadblocks
Taking control of changes, turns them into positive learning experiences.
Not being fearful of change provides for new opportunities and growth.

Managing Project Changes

Be confident in saying, Yes, No or I Don't Know.
Deliver thought out estimates and defend them.
Develop a plan to accomplish the changes.

Managing Role & Responsibility changes

Get comfortable with being in uncomfortable situations
Treat mistakes as learning opportunities.
No matter your role, lead by example.

Managing life changes

Establish long term and short term goals
Maintain a healthy work/life balance
Keep your day fresh and find daily positive opportunities.

Links from this Episode

The Clean Coder* by Robert C. Martin

Previous Episodes Mentioned

Using D.U.M.B goals and S.M.A.R.T goals to grow your development career.
Why it is important that you maintain a healthy work/life balance.
The three key phrases you need to know to be a great developer.
Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Handling Mistakes Gracefully as a Developer
Leading by example
Developing a Plan
Task Estimation Techniques
Keeping your Day Fresh

Listener Challenges

Tweet us how you manage changes positively.

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