Soft Skills for the Developer

Learn essential soft skills for developers in this 56-minute conference talk by Mahesh Krishnan at NDC Conferences. Discover how to improve confidence, communication, time management, and conflict resolution skills. Gain insights on email etiquette, staying focused, delegation, and dealing with workplace drama. Explore techniques for influencing change and demonstrating leadership without a managerial role. Acquire tools and tips to enhance both technical and interpersonal abilities, challenging stereotypes and advancing your career as a well-rounded developer.

Intro
WHAT ARE SOFT SKILLS?
CONFIDENCE
NON-VERBALS
COMMUNICATION
EMAIL ETIQUETTE
TIME MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
2. LEARN TO SAY "NO"
STAYING FOCUSED
SHUT DOWN YOUR DISTRACTIONS
DELEGATION
DEALING WITH CONFLICT
JUST TWO OUTCOMES FROM CONFLICT
THE DRAMA TRIANGLE
THE COMPASSION TRIANGLE
YOU CAN INFLUENCE CHANGE, AND SHOW LEADERSHIP WITHOUT BEING A MANAGER
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR DEVELOPERS