Episode description

This episode is all about teamwork through the lens of mob programming. Who better to talk about it than the mob programming masters from @mobmentalityshow ? Chris and Austin have been practising mob programming for years and have explored it from multiple angles, either from their day-to-day jobs or through their podcast.

We discussed the 101 of mob programming, how to get started with it, its benefits on the team and company level, job satisfaction and much more!

(03:15) Why mob programming?

(08:47) How to get started with mob programming

(13:35) In-person vs. remote mobbing

(16:54) Basics of mob programming roles

(20:37) Integrating different roles in mob programming

(25:27) Personal satisfaction in mob programming

(29:55) Addressing resistance to mob programming

(34:33) Success stories of mob programming adoption

(37:44) Mob programming's impact on company culture

(43:09) Recruiting for mob programming teams

(44:44) Future plans for Chris and Austin

RESOURCES

Mob Mentality Show - youtube.com/@mobmentalityshow

Mob Programming RPG - https://github.com/willemlarsen/mobprogrammingrpg

Amy Edmondson - https://amycedmondson.com/

Follow Chris & Austin

Austin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-chadwick-3a58151a4

Chris' X - https://x.com/ChristophLucian

Mob Programming Show' X - https://x.com/mob__mentality

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peppesilletti

X - https://x.com/peppesilletti

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Related article: https://open.substack.com/pub/invisiblealgorithms/p/mob-programming-is-teamwork