You can't have great software without a great team, and most software teams behave like dysfunctional families... — Jim McCarthy

You can't have great software without a great team, and most software teams behave like dysfunctional families.

Author: Jim McCarthy

Insight: Most teams fail not because they lack talent, but because they avoid the hard conversations that functional families have too. You probably know someone brilliant who tanks every group project—that's what happens when individual skill replaces trust. The uncomfortable truth: your team's dysfunction is actually fixable, if you're willing to get awkward.

Source: Dynamics of Software Development, p. 2, 1995

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You can't have great software without a great team, and most software teams behave like dysfunctional families.

Jim McCarthyDynamics of Software Development, p. 2, 1995

Insight

Most teams fail not because they lack talent, but because they avoid the hard conversations that functional families have too. You probably know someone brilliant who tanks every group project—that's what happens when individual skill replaces trust. The uncomfortable truth: your team's dysfunction is actually fixable, if you're willing to get awkward.

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Jim McCarthy

Jim McCarthy is an American entrepreneur and technology executive known for his leadership in the field of digital payments and online business strategies. He served as the CEO of the ticketing company, Cvent, and has held various positions in prominent tech companies where he focused on innovation and expanding market reach. McCarthy is recognized for his contributions to enhancing user experiences in the digital commerce space.

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