This document contains snippets of text from various sources on topics related to software engineering management, team building, motivation, and leadership. The text discusses establishing expectations for employees, the importance of diversity, intrinsic motivation, setting goals at different organizational levels, fostering psychological safety, balancing transparency, and addressing toxicity. Pictures are also included of D&D characters and game scenes.

1. Stacy Vicknair
Software Eng Manager, Netchex

2. Software Eng Manager, Netchex
linkedin.com/in/stacyvicknair
svicknair@netchexonline.com
Microsoft MVP, 2009 – 2015
Toastmasters DTM
Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I)
Amateur (at best) D&D player

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9. Have the materials in place that help the team
“know what’s expected of them at work”.
• Employee Handbook
• Onboarding Checklists & Process
• Career Ladder (Job Descriptions)
• What else?
•
squeakyvessel.com/2016/07/11/engineering-
ladders-links-elsewhere/
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youtube.com/watch?v=jA1Q94d2z10

11. Although a team can survive with limited
diversity, it limits the company’s capability.
• Diversity isn’t just about ethnicity.
• Don’t let “cultural fit” mean “they’re like me.”
• What else?
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by Jennifer Brown
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changecatalyst.co/podcast/

13. Meeting the basic needs are foundational but
building the “world” our teams live in is how we
help them find their best selves.
• Heuristic work breeds intrinsic motivation.
• If-Then rewards can lead to DEmotivation!
• What else?
•
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_theory
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by Daniel Pink

16. Every team needs a unifying event that serves as
their call to action. This catalyst is what brings
the team together and feeds into their purpose.
• Meaningful company, department, team values
• Heard from the team members to the CEO
• What else?
•
by Brené Brown
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quickenloans.com/press-room/fast-facts/#isms

18. At an organizational, departmental, or team level
we can unify on a goal, but personal goals are what
help us get there!
• Goals within the organization should align at
the different levels.
• Help team members find the path to their goals!
• What else?
•
youtube.com/watch?v=mJB83EZtAjc
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github.com/domenicosolazzo/awesome-okr

20. We set the stage, answer questions, describe the
consequences and we’re most successful when we
let the team adventure.
• Letting the team adventure feeds motivation.
• When we adventure, the team’s in our backpack.
• What else?
•
https://hbr.org/1999/11/management-time-
whos-got-the-monkey
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by Daniel Pink

22. If we foster “psychological safety” we can create
an environment where it’s safe to fail and learn.
We awesome things happen, we celebrate.
• Hold “blameless retros”
• Create an environment where failure is safe
• What else?
•
podbay.fm/show/290055666/e/1425614401
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https://hbr.org/ideacast/2019/01/creating-
psychological-safety-in-the-workplace

25. Finding the right balance of what we keep versus
what we share should lean towards transparency.
• Keep what’s behind the screen minimal
• Don’t let our own fears prevent openness
• What else?
•
hbr.org/2019/02/how-leaders-can-open-up-to-
their-teams-without-oversharing
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youtube.com/watch?v=oxYU5GNngnk

27. Letting toxicity breed (or breeding it ourselves)
can cause a team to fall apart.
• Have the tough conversations
• Be open to feedback, regardless of our bias
• What else?
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By Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen
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By Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen

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