Mob Mentality Appearance

 TL;DR

Lean software development and mobbing as mutually supporting techniques.

From the Mob Mentality YouTube page:

Chris Lucian and Austin Chadwick discuss all things #agile and product development from a #MobProgramming perspective. Join us in this thoughtful episode of the Mob Mentality Show as we explore the world of Lean Software Development with Dave Adsit. Titled "Crafting Lean Software: Dave Adsit on Small Batches and Short Lead Times," this episode provides valuable insights for those looking to enhance their software development values and practices. Dave Adsit shares his experiences on how to effectively implement lean principles to achieve small batches, short lead times, and frequent releases.

Key Discussion Points:
#### *Lean Software Development*
- *Craft vs. Engineering*
- *Principles of Flow*
- *Waterfall vs. "Agile" vs. Lean*
- *Timeboxes vs. Scope-Boxes*
- *Resource vs. Flow Efficiency*
- *Prioritization, Prototyping, and Lean Investment Bets*
- *Single Piece Flow, Feature Flags, Continuous Delivery*
- *Maximal Learning through Experimentation and a 50% Product Bet Success Rate*

#### *Collaboration*
- *Integration with Lean*
- *"All Hands on Deck" Mindset*
- *Relation to WIP Limits*
- *Pair and Mob Programming*
- *Failures and Lessons*
- *Rules, Why, and Learning Paths*
- *Utilization and Person vs. Team vs. System Value*

#### *Continuous Improvement*
- *Core Value*
- *Innovative vs. Inert Practices*
- *Deep vs. Shallow Learning*
- *Leading Learning Opportunities*
- *Knowing Enough to Make Informed Decisions*
- *What If Some Do Not Want to Learn?*
- *Rock Star vs. Super-Star*

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