Abstract: Are you interested in learning a fun technique to improve performance reviews and feedback discussions so they better support agile values? If so, we hope you will accept our invitation to experience conversation modeling at Agile2016. In this hands-on workshop, you will work in pairs to build and discuss simple models that demonstrate how you can improve and grow. You will experience how modeling performance review conversations allows you to better explain your goals, and as a result, your colleagues are able to provide better feedback and advocacy to support your improvement. This workshop will prepare you to use conversation modeling following Agile2016 and as we practice the technique you will receive advice and insights for your improvement from other Agile2016 attendees.
Learning Outcomes: - An understanding of how traditional manager led performance reviews can challenge successful adoption of agile methods
- How conversation modeling stimulates more effective discussion through greater focus on metaphor and asking metaphor-based questions to enable better learning and feedback
- Recommended discussion and debriefing prompts to use in conversation modeling activities
- Guidance on how to safely introduce conversation modeling to your team, manager or organization
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