#Team-Management

Anyone who’s ever worked in an agile environment knows the drill: the daily standup huddle. Originally conceived as a quick and efficient way to keep teams aligned, standups can sometimes morph into productivity vampires, sucking the energy out of your morning with lengthy discussions and tangential rabbit holes. I recently found myself on the receiving end of this phenomenon. A series of scheduling conflicts forced me to miss several standups in a row.

There is a huge, yet often overlooked benefit to working as a freelance software engineer: the opportunity to engage with diverse teams across various sectors. This unique vantage point can offer invaluable insights into team dynamics, project management, and engineering best practices. Each new project serves as a fresh canvas to observe, learn, and refine the approach of tackling challenges effectively. Below are my tried-and-true guidelines that have been shaped by real-world experiences; these are not merely theoretical ideals.