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Developers are People Too - How to Make Friends and Gain the Trust of Those Who Build Your Solutions

Developers are People Too - How to Make Friends and Gain the Trust of Those Who Build Your Solutions

Do you only speak to development teams when you want something done? That's a sign that you consider your colleagues as tools rather than partners in crime. If you keep treating development teams like an afterthought, you'll find less participation, less care, and even worse, they will be rooting for your failure. 

Your development team deserves a seat at your solutioning table. Bring them in early, listen and act on their feedback, and help everyone understand the true objective of what you're trying to achieve for your client. Read more to find out why this is a great idea to foster trust between PS and Development teams.