intention driven pairing: a daily workflow for effective pairing

Intention Driven PairingA Daily Workflow for Effective Pairing

sobes

paulsobes@nulogy.com

Intention Driven PairingA Daily Workflow for Effective Pairing

sobes

paulsobes@nulogy.com

Four questions...

1: Set

Expectations

2: Work in

Pomodoros

3: Close with a

Retrospective

1: Set

Expectations

2: Work in

Pomodoros

3: Close with a

Retrospective

1: Set

Expectations

1: Set Expectations

1. Sync on Tasks and Time

2. Set Learning Goals

1.1: Sync on Tasks and Time

“I want to become more efficient at coding through the use of tools and shortcuts”

“I want to get more comfortable with JavaScript TDD”

1.2: Set Learning Goals

1: Set

Expectations

2: Work in

Pomodoros

3: Close with a

Retrospective

1: Set

Expectations

2: Work in

Pomodoros

2: Work in Pomodoros● A defined period of time (e.g. 25 minutes)

● Aim for uninterrupted focus

● Interrupts are deliberate and intentional

● If interrupted, decide whether to switch context

● If context is switched, pomodoro is abandoned

github.com/nulogy/nu-pomodoro

Use a Timer!

Different Levels of Tracking

1: Set

Expectations

2: Work in

Pomodoros

3: Close with a

Retrospective3: Close with a

Retrospective

2: Work in

Pomodoros

3: Close with a Retrospective

1. Share Constructive Criticism

2. Set The Stage For Tomorrow

“I get disengaged when I navigate for more than 3 pomodoros in a row. Next time, can we try switching more often?”

“Relying on console.log really slowed us down. Next time, can we try setting breakpoints using Chrome dev tools?”

3.1: Share Constructive Criticism

3.2: Set The Stage For Tomorrow

“Who will we need feedback from?”

“How many more days until we integrate?”

“Are we still on track for the iteration?”

“Are we ready to rotate pairs?”

1: Set

Expectations

2: Work in

Pomodoros

3: Close with a

Retrospective

How Do I Start?

● Pick and tweak parts that work

● Try it on your own first

● Find advocates on your team

● “It’s just an experiment”

twitter: @sobesemail: paulsobes@nulogy.com

Thank You!

Questions?