2026-06-18 –, E105 (capacity 70)
In theory, it sounds perfect: seniors provide expertise and precision, while juniors bring energy, fresh perspectives and innovation. In practice, however, teams often struggle with diverging approaches and opinions at every decision point. Communication bottlenecks and possibly conflicts arise, and "team spirit" becomes nothing more than a hollow phrase.
Managing a wide range of experience levels is a common challenge in engineering teams. If left unaddressed, it leads to inefficiency, difficulties in relationships between members, and, ultimately, may cause attrition.
In this presentation, we will examine the root causes of experience-based conflicts and explore strategies and tools to mitigate them. I will also share my personal insights and observations. This session will equip you with the knowledge to improve collaboration, spot emerging issues early and strengthen your team.
A Red Hatter with nearly a decade of experience in IT. Previously focused on the OpenStack and CentOS community, now happy coding in the RHEL In-place Upgrades team. Researching how to make life easier for developers (and everyone who has to work with them).