What characteristics define a good culture for a software team?
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Director of Product Management in Healthcare and Biotech3 months ago
Culture of trust and fast iterations define high-performance software teams.
CEO in Services (non-Government)3 months ago
Many technologists struggle with empathy, and I've found a good culture for a software team is defined by psychological safety, ownership, and a shared focus on outcomes over ego.
Teams do their best work when they feel safe to take risks, admit mistakes, and challenge ideas without fear. Great cultures also empower individuals to own their solutions, not just complete tasks.
Most importantly, the team must align around solving real problems for users, rather than chasing technical perfection for its own sake. I've found that collaboration, empathy, and a clear connection to the mission (the problem you're trying to solve) always set the best teams apart.
high trust and psychologically safe, curious, highly collaborative and aligned to value, focus on sustainable continuous improvements, actively manage risk and owns outcomes.