Designers and Developers Unite: Strategies for Successful Collaboration in a Scaling Organisation

12:10pm

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Session Overview

In a rapidly scaling market, our organisation went into hypergrowth mode. In this landscape, teams sitting on their planet, in their comfort zone, had to adapt and restructure themselves.

In this talk, I’ll share my personal journey as part of a small team within a large company. I’ll discuss the different stages of restructuring, the integration of diverse mindsets, and strategies for adapting to scalability.

As developers, designers, and team leaders, we all face unique challenges in bridging the gap between design and development teams. Join me in exploring practical approaches and insights to foster effective collaboration within your organisation. Together, we can create a seamless synergy that drives the success of our products and teams.

This talk is tailored for developers, designers, and team leaders looking to improve collaboration between designers and developers in their organisations

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Learn about the stages of restructuring within a growing organisation and how to implement these changes smoothly
  • Discover practical approaches to integrate diverse mindsets and encourage open communication and collaboration between designers and developers
  • Understand the importance of flexibility and how to adjust strategies to maintain collaboration and productivity during periods of rapid growth

This session is for you if… you’re seeking to optimise existing processes or navigate growth phases, this talk will provide valuable strategies and actionable advice. Even when we come from diverse backgrounds and industries, we can unlock the power of collaboration for organisational success.

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