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The Third Dysfunction of a Software Team: Confirmation Bias


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This is episode 3 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development Team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni. Access the full series at hellotechpros.com/team.

 

What You Will Learn in This Episode
  • An overview of Patrick Lencioni's third dysfunction of a team: lack of commitment.
  • Why software developers surround themselves with information that matches their beliefs and past experiences.
  • How confirmation bias leads to homogenous teams with limited creative potential.
  • Why religious debates between developers is holding teams back from achieving results.
  • How to learn from other people's experiences and beliefs to create better products.

 

Resources Mentioned
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Team
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni (audio book)
  • 9 Critical Attributes for Assessing Personal Performance
  • Career Hyperdrive Course
  • Start Your First Business Course

 

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Hello Tech Pros - Motivation, Soft Skills  Business AdviceBy Chad Bostick