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Getting up to speed on the work of your technical team

Getting up to speed on the work of your technical team

From the course: Managing and Working with a Technical Team for Nontechnical Professionals

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Getting up to speed on the work of your technical team

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- Okay, you've been dumped into the deep end of the pool. How do you learn to swim, and swim fast? Good news, there are actually a lot of different things that are probably available to you to help you out. I already mentioned earlier the idea of looking at existing team or project materials. There's probably at least something to look at for most projects, a chart or a project plan, or past presentations or status reports. These will allow you to spot common terms or common themes, and those will give you some direction in your investigations. I also mentioned talking to managers and other team members. Don't be too nervous about this. Admitting uncertainty might feel risky, but it's actually a very powerful way to connect with people and start building relationships. What would be perfect, of course, is to establish a relationship with a mentor, an experienced colleague who has the knowledge, time, and willingness to share their knowledge with you. Your group might also encourage…

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