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If #ExtremeProgramming practitioners saw tremendous benefits of "n = 2 programming" (AKA #PairProgramming), what are the effects of "tuning up the good" and doing "n > 2 Programming" (#MobProgramming)? How does it compare with programming in isolation? Come join Chris and Austin as they discuss with J. B. Rainsberger his early and recent experiences with "n > 2 Programming." Lastly, J. B. gives his take on time boxing and habits.

Video and show notes: https://youtu.be/enjDX0zWS_4 

Ever struggled with how to introduce a new practice like Mob Programming with your team? Looking for kind and thoughtful ways to break the ice? Join Chris and Austin as they discuss with Alex Bird on patterns for introducing mobbing with team members. Alex not only shares ways that have worked well for him, but he also shares how to do so in a way that shows empathy and understanding.

What does it look like when agility and systems thinking is applied beyond tech? Are our organizations and development teams really oriented towards value or do we just simply output things? Does the "Product Owner" title really describe the right goal of this role? Or should the title be changed to "Value Owner"? Come join Austin and Chris in a discussion with Colleen Kirtland as we venture beyond the "what" and "how" of product development and jump into the "why."

Video and show notes: https://youtu.be/fUv6P_KB4-M 

Heard of mob programming talked about but have not seen it in action? Check out this special episode of the Mob Mentality show where we do some live #remote #mobprogramming at Agile Open SoCal 2020. Come see five devs who have not mobbed together before (Nestor Valenzuela, Kenny Jacobson, Art Bergquist, Paul Moore, and Joseph Ishak) tackling FizzBuzz in Python. 

If team change is inevitable, how can we get good at it? What are the pros and cons of team change? Should we encourage team change? Should we ensure it happens at a certain frequency? Chris and Austin discuss these questions and more with Heidi Helfand in light of her book on Dynamic Reteaming and her work on Sustainable Pace.

Video and show notes: https://youtu.be/wBoUGfiBlvk 

#MobProgramming patterns like strict driver/navigator with a timer works really well for many teams and contexts, but is there a style of mobbing that is more loose but still effective collaboration? Join Chris and Austin as they discuss Freestyle #MobProgramming with Jen Diamond. We also talk about her experiences with mobbing to learn and mobbing for work.

Video and show notes: https://youtu.be/hdzAvcz-_Mo