Stop Solving Problems for Your Development Team!
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Are you helping or holding your team back? In this episode, I explore why sharing technical answers with your development team might not be the best way to help them grow. Instead, learn how to use resourceful questions to empower your team members to think critically, solve problems independently, and build long-term confidence. This coaching strategy is rooted in co-active coaching principles and can transform how you mentor junior developers or lead your software team.
As a tech lead, manager, or mentor, it’s natural to want to provide answers when your team is stuck. But constantly solving problems for them can create dependency and stifle their growth. By shifting from a directive approach to a coaching mindset, you’ll help your team develop essential skills, foster ownership, and reduce your own workload in the long run. In this video, I’ll share practical examples and techniques you can start using today to guide your team effectively without always giving them the solution.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be the “go-to expert” on your team, this episode will challenge that belief and show you a better way to lead. Coaching your team to solve their own problems not only benefits them but also makes you a stronger leader. Watch now to learn how to implement these strategies and take your leadership to the next level!
CHAPTER MARKERS
0:00 Introduction
1:14 1 Bringing Out The Best in Your Software Team
1:31 1.1 Solving Problems For People Holds Them Back
2:48 1.2 Let People Struggle
4:36 1.3 The Role of Resourceful Questions
11:30 1.3.1 Examples of Resourceful Questions
11:35 1.3.1.1 "Have You Broken This Up Into Smaller Pieces?"
12:33 1.3.1.2 "Have You Really Considered ALL Your Options?"
14:07 1.3.1.3 "What if I Wasn't Available?"
15:09 1.4 Shifting From Expert to Coach
22:36 1.5 The Long-Term Benefits of Coaching
26:16 2 How To Start Leading Like a Coach
26:48 2.1 Start Small
28:50 2.2 You Don't Need Formal Training
29:50 2.3 Where to Start Coaching
30:02 2.3.1 Code Reviews
31:08 2.3.2 Design Reviews
32:46 2.3.3 Project Planning
33:30 2.3.4 Debugging Sessions
34:30 Get Help with Leadership
#TechLeadership #MentoringDevelopers #CoachingInTech #DeveloperGrowth #SoftwareLeadership #TechCareerAdvice #ResourcefulLeadership #DevTeamMentoring #SoftwareDevelopmentSkills #LeadDevelopers
Join the Thriving Tech Community: https://thrivingtechnologist.com/community
Are you helping or holding your team back? In this episode, I explore why sharing technical answers with your development team might not be the best way to help them grow. Instead, learn how to use resourceful questions to empower your team members to think critically, solve problems independently, and build long-term confidence. This coaching strategy is rooted in co-active coaching principles and can transform how you mentor junior developers or lead your software team.
As a tech lead, manager, or mentor, it’s natural to want to provide answers when your team is stuck. But constantly solving problems for them can create dependency and stifle their growth. By shifting from a directive approach to a coaching mindset, you’ll help your team develop essential skills, foster ownership, and reduce your own workload in the long run. In this video, I’ll share practical examples and techniques you can start using today to guide your team effectively without always giving them the solution.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be the “go-to expert” on your team, this episode will challenge that belief and show you a better way to lead. Coaching your team to solve their own problems not only benefits them but also makes you a stronger leader. Watch now to learn how to implement these strategies and take your leadership to the next level!
CHAPTER MARKERS
0:00 Introduction
1:14 1 Bringing Out The Best in Your Software Team
1:31 1.1 Solving Problems For People Holds Them Back
2:48 1.2 Let People Struggle
4:36 1.3 The Role of Resourceful Questions
11:30 1.3.1 Examples of Resourceful Questions
11:35 1.3.1.1 "Have You Broken This Up Into Smaller Pieces?"
12:33 1.3.1.2 "Have You Really Considered ALL Your Options?"
14:07 1.3.1.3 "What if I Wasn't Available?"
15:09 1.4 Shifting From Expert to Coach
22:36 1.5 The Long-Term Benefits of Coaching
26:16 2 How To Start Leading Like a Coach
26:48 2.1 Start Small
28:50 2.2 You Don't Need Formal Training
29:50 2.3 Where to Start Coaching
30:02 2.3.1 Code Reviews
31:08 2.3.2 Design Reviews
32:46 2.3.3 Project Planning
33:30 2.3.4 Debugging Sessions
34:30 Get Help with Leadership
#TechLeadership #MentoringDevelopers #CoachingInTech #DeveloperGrowth #SoftwareLeadership #TechCareerAdvice #ResourcefulLeadership #DevTeamMentoring #SoftwareDevelopmentSkills #LeadDevelopers
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