How Does Designing Your Culture Help Your Code?

Explore how designing organizational culture can positively impact code quality and delivery in this 46-minute conference talk. Dive into the importance of focusing on the journey rather than just the output, and learn how encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work can transform delivery processes. Discover strategies for creating a culture that empowers individuals, promotes knowledge sharing, and embraces diversity. Examine the significance of personal space, self-reflection, and clear expectations in the workplace. Gain insights on balancing core values with flexibility, addressing unconscious biases, and fostering an environment where fun and productivity coexist. Understand the impact of effective communication during times of change and how feeling your best leads to working your best. Challenge your perspective on workplace culture and its influence on software development.

Hello. How are you today?
How does designing your culture help your code?
We are Digital Bridge
What's your core?
What's your flex?
What makes you, you?
Unconscious Culture
Bad things happen
We all have bias
If we can't work together, nothing else matters.
Designing culture
How can we empower individuals?
Bring your whole self to work.
How can we play?
Don't be scared to have fun.
How do we want to work together?
Share knowledge & expertise.
How can we build for everyone?
Question not challenge.
How can we accept difference?
Flex for all.
Lessons
Personal space matters.
Make the time for self reflection.
Constraints are important.
Set clear expectations for everyone.
Laugh everyday.
Have fun in ways that work for you.
Don't forget your values.
But don't force people to conform.
We don't know everything.
Things will change. Communicate it.
You work your best, when you feel your best.
What do you think?