Chapter 17. Leading through learning: the responsibilities of a team leader

by Cory Foy

I was honored when Roy asked me to explore the topic of team leadership. It’s an interesting topic because it can cover such a broad array of factors.

We could cover the usual things, such as servant leadership, impediment removal, or motivation, but there’s one thing that intrinsically sets great leaders apart from mediocre ones. To get there, we should first discuss the responsibility of a team member.

One of the things that excites me the most about the Software Craftsmanship movement is a shift of responsibility. Frequently we, as developers, have set out with the ingrained feeling that it’s our organization’s responsibility to help us grow and succeed. ...

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