My name is James Dixson, and I have been a technology leader, executive, and coach of software teams for 30 years.
Measuring software team effectiveness is complex, full pitfalls. In this article I offer a holistic approach that balances speed, consistency, and robustness without sacrificing sustainable software development.
Balancing short-term gains with long-term relationships, this article explores how businesses succeed by investing in trust and loyalty, while navigating the pressures of immediate financial returns.
Interviews
Recently, I was able to sit down with Bant Breen at UNCAGED. We talked about the past, present and future of software development.
Aligning an organization’s goals with a shared mission fosters engagement, collaboration, and long-term success. Leaders must balance reinforcing the mission while recognizing individual contributions to maintain motivation and efficiency in large teams.
Exploring how the principle of generalized reciprocity, where mutual support outweighs individual gain, drives team success—both in organizations and on the soccer field—proving that collaboration truly outshines solo glory.