Kind Engineering - How to Engineer Kindness

Explore the concept of Kind Engineering in this 30-minute USENIX conference talk. Delve into practical strategies for fostering kindness in software engineering environments, challenging stereotypes like the "Brilliant Jerk" and the "Peter Principle." Discover how unconditional giving can enhance personal, team, and company happiness. Learn actionable tips for becoming a kinder engineer, covering topics such as code reviews, psychological safety, giving and receiving feedback, and workplace honesty. Gain insights on creating a culture of continuous kindness, encouraging inclusivity, and promoting blameless learning from failures. Enhance your engineering skills by understanding the importance of tone, knowing when to switch approaches, and mastering the art of providing and receiving both positive and negative feedback.

Intro
About me
Continuous Kind
Give and Take
Code Reviews
Tone
When to switch
Honesty
Being Honest
Being Honest When It Helps
Psychological Safety
Encourage Feedback
Be Inclusive
Culture Blameless
Failure to Learn
Feedback
General Tips
Negative Feedback
Receiving Feedback
Outro