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“Managing senior programmers is like herding cats.” quote by David Platt
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“Managing senior programmers is like herding cats.”

David Platt

About This Quote

Source Talk: Leadership Conference, 2015

Leading senior developers is chaotic and unpredictable, like trying to control independent cats.

In simple terms: Managing experts is chaotic.

Key Takeaway

Set clear goals and empower autonomy.

Themes

leadership management senior staff chaos

Mood

practical strategic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • software project
  • product launch
  • team restructuring

Key Concepts

team dynamics autonomy communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you channel autonomy into productivity?
  • What structures reduce chaos?
A Different Perspective

Senior staff may resist direction, causing friction.

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