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Developing team-player skills
I’m a senior developer, but I’ve recently started asking questions in my team that might come across as basic. During brainstorming sessions, I’ve noticed that my team members often arrive at logical conclusions and solutions much faster than I do, sometimes pointing out errors in my reasoning or synthesis. Despite preparing in advance, I feel slower in my thinking and less effective in contributing compared to them. In my last performance review, my boss highlighted the need to improve my communication and leadership skills. To address this, I’ve been trying to speak up more, even when I’m not fully confident in my responses. However, I worry that my contributions might not always add value and that my questions might seem too obvious. What are some tips for being a better team player and improving communication, especially when I don’t feel like the smartest or most knowledgeable person in the room?
I’m a senior developer, but I’ve recently started asking questions in my team that might come across as basic. During brainstorming sessions, I’ve noticed that my team members often arrive at logical conclusions and solutions much faster than I do, sometimes pointing out errors in my reasoning or synthesis. Despite preparing in advance, I feel slower in my thinking and less effective in contributing compared to them.
In my last performance review, my boss highlighted the need to improve my communication and leadership skills. To address this, I’ve been trying to speak up more, even when I’m not fully confident in my responses. However, I worry that my contributions might not always add value and that my questions might seem too obvious.
What are some tips for being a better team player and improving communication, especially when I don’t feel like the smartest or most knowledgeable person in the room?
