Devs Are Different

Over the past month, we have launched a series of blog posts covering a lot of ground on dev team management. From underscoring the impact of developers with the 10x Developer post to diving into the communication gap between devs and the rest of the org, one main point has become clear: *Devs are different.* Developers have different needs, desires, motivators, and interests than the rest of your company, and managing them effectively requires a different approach. Generalized tools and old-school management styles just don’t cut it into the modern, remote-first era. In a nutshell, this is why we started DevClarity. 

Let’s drill into what we’ve covered over the past several weeks. 

• With Creating 10x Developers, we discussed how technology amplifies the impact that devs have on an organization leading to the 10x developer. 
• With Developers Are Your Most Valuable Assets, we confronted the financial reality of managing software development teams – they are often the most expensive employees in your company! Combine that with the impact described in the 10x developer post, and it becomes clear that developers are your most valuable assets... and should be treated as such. 
• With Listen To Your Experts, we highlighted the fact that developers are highly paid, highly opinionated experts on your org. Actively listening to them and finding ways to get their feedback can unearth a treasure trove of valuable insights for your team, product, and overall business. 
• Lastly, with Bridging the Dev Divide we explained how the root of tension between the dev team and the rest of the company often lies in miscommunication. Accordingly, effective management of the dev function requires making an intentional effort to bridge this communication gap. 

Reflecting on this journey, it’s evident that understanding and supporting our developers is not just a necessity but a strategic imperative. In this fast-paced, tech-centric world, companies that genuinely appreciate the unique nuances of their development teams are the ones that are poised for long-term success. Managing dev teams is hard, but DevClarity’s entire mission is to help you in this journey. Contact us today!