The Daily Grind : October Update
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It’s been almost three months already since I took the helm of my team which is composed of three sub-teams. It was a big learning experience for me and a whole new challenge. It’s a new dimension which at some point, I though was just too much for me. But an optimistic person that I am, I look at it in a very positive way. I just remember the things I learn from every obstacles and challenges that comes my way. But of course, the business my team is supporting is always a priority.
But it’s definitely not a walk in the park. Since February, several people left the team including at least two veterans. I got two newbies who resigned after a six-month contract. Too bad because one of them has a very good potential. But people who accepts opportunities from the outside are always free to go and fully supported. That’s part of life and we would be in no way prevent them in pursuing a better career and of course, a greener pasture. Just before this month ends, another old-timer is resigning.
Aside from a higher turnover of staff, the most challenging part is the number and difficulty of the requirements in our pipeline. I’m already concerned with the team members because the work is already eating up their lives. Though the projects were good training grounds for new team members, they are just too complicated for newbies. And as a result, I don’t remember delivering a clean build for the last three months. We’ve got at least one rework for every build we sent. That’s terrible and never happened before.
But there’s some time left to make up. I just hope the team will take the challenge and I know most of them are. But not all and it’s my job to stimulate them and put their bar higher. So help me God.