Episode 25 - What Managers Need to Stop Doing
Jun 29, 20267mEp. 25S2
James takes aim at management practices that are hurting developer productivity and morale. What do managers need to stop doing?
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Unknown Host hosts The Cynical Developer, a news show with 173 episodes published.
James takes aim at management practices that are hurting developer productivity and morale. What do managers need to stop doing?
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