13 min
Navigating a Developer's Aversions to Learning, Change, and Influence The Mob Mentality Show
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- Technology
In this engaging episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we delve into the intricate world of developer psychology and strategies for fostering a collaborative, innovative environment. Join us as we explore the challenges of influencing developers, from overcoming aversions to learning and change to embracing the skeptic within the team.
We address the pressing questions surrounding mobbing, including whether some changes, like transitioning to mobbing, are too monumental to tackle all at once. Join the conversation on whether starting with pair or mob programming is the easier path for your team's transformation.
Learn about the power of code reading clubs as a tool for continuous learning and improvement, and uncover techniques for fostering incremental learning to achieve the precise but powerful "fluent edge" in your development practices.
Throughout the discussion, we emphasize the importance of cultivating kind, warm discussions where objections are welcomed as opportunities for growth. We provide practical advice for creating a safe space for no-pressure experimentation, allowing your team to thrive and innovate without fear of failure.
Drawing from principles such as the 7 Habits and the pursuit of classical virtues of goodness, truth, and beauty, we offer some actionable strategies for focusing on what you can control and harnessing the full improvement potential of your developer team.
Tune in to gain invaluable insights and actionable tips for navigating the complex landscape of developer aversions and fostering a culture of learning, change, and influence within your organization.
Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/S1aAob44AzU
In this engaging episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we delve into the intricate world of developer psychology and strategies for fostering a collaborative, innovative environment. Join us as we explore the challenges of influencing developers, from overcoming aversions to learning and change to embracing the skeptic within the team.
We address the pressing questions surrounding mobbing, including whether some changes, like transitioning to mobbing, are too monumental to tackle all at once. Join the conversation on whether starting with pair or mob programming is the easier path for your team's transformation.
Learn about the power of code reading clubs as a tool for continuous learning and improvement, and uncover techniques for fostering incremental learning to achieve the precise but powerful "fluent edge" in your development practices.
Throughout the discussion, we emphasize the importance of cultivating kind, warm discussions where objections are welcomed as opportunities for growth. We provide practical advice for creating a safe space for no-pressure experimentation, allowing your team to thrive and innovate without fear of failure.
Drawing from principles such as the 7 Habits and the pursuit of classical virtues of goodness, truth, and beauty, we offer some actionable strategies for focusing on what you can control and harnessing the full improvement potential of your developer team.
Tune in to gain invaluable insights and actionable tips for navigating the complex landscape of developer aversions and fostering a culture of learning, change, and influence within your organization.
Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/S1aAob44AzU
13 min