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Technical Diplomacy - Building Cross-Team Collaboration Without Authority

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Learn essential strategies for technical diplomacy in this 23-minute conference talk from LeadDev Berlin 2024. Discover how to navigate cross-organizational projects and influence colleagues without formal authority through relationship building and shared vision development. Explore a real-world case study of resolving inter-team friction and architectural challenges through empathy, inclusive communication, and collaborative exercises. Master practical techniques for breaking through organizational inertia, from preparing for unexpected scenarios to implementing effective group activities that foster mutual understanding. Gain insights into the surprising parallels between API design and international diplomacy, while developing skills to overcome resistance and build consensus. Walk away with actionable approaches to embrace challenging workplace dynamics, transform organizational obstacles into opportunities, and drive collective progress through diplomatic leadership.

Syllabus

Technical diplomacy | Ross McFarlane | LeadDev Berlin 2024

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