My favorite part of the agile manifesto?

Uncovering better ways

We are uncovering better ways of developing
software by doing it and helping others do it.

Scenario: jigsaw puzzle

Scenario: jigsaw puzzle

Scenario: jigsaw puzzle

"My puzzle is complete"

After I've put the last piece in, I'm not interested in your found puzzle piece

"I'm missing something"

When I'm looking for the last piece, I'm very interested in your found puzzle piece

A "Missing Piece" attitude

We care more about learning when we believe there is something to learn

Humility

We believe there is something to learn

Humility is a brain hack

When we think we are missing a piece

We trick our brain into looking for the missing piece

Hubris is an anesthetic

When we think "my way is best"

We trick our brain into devaluing new information

Humility vs Hubris

Humility causes us to put a higher value on new ideas

Uncovering better ways

This happens best when
we do not believe
we're the best

Do you think the Hunter Way Is Best?

Are you looking for a better way?

Suggestion

Pick a "learning mode phrase" and practice saying (or thinking it)

See if you find yourself more curious and creative to uncover better ways

Phrases to put our brain in "learning mode"

• There are pieces missing from my puzzle
• There must be a better way
• I wonder what we're missing?
• I hate it; let's try it!
• Tell me more!

Phrases to put our brain in "learning mode"

• That seems foolish to me; I wonder what I'm missing?
• This is good — can we do better?
• That's similar to what I do — can I tune my approach?
• I'd like to learn
• Surprise me!