A junior dev, during standup: I think 1603 and 1604 went through in the same migration. Pretty sure.
Me: OK. Look into it, let us know.
Later, in email to all the correct people, the dev: the migration did not include 1604. Apologies for the mistake. I'll migrate it separately later.
Me, to the dev, privately, later: I want to point out something you did in that email.
Him, a little tense: .....
Me: You showed bravery and courage. Mistakes happen and are no big deal. You corrected it as soon as you could. Keep it up.
Him: Thanks!
It's a little like mind control.
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Yes. I love calling out co-workers privately and telling them when they do Awesome things. They become that much happier, and those behaviors reoccur.
ReplyDeleteThat seems like you are saying treating people with respect is a good management strategy. What a radical posit.
ReplyDeleteYep, nothing shocking here. Just the little things where I'm trying to get victories, while losing the big game.
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