The Power of Not Yet – Improve Your Testing Skills
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Claims that the core skill for thriving in fast-changing IT is deliberate learning and that people need comfort, learning, panic zones mapped and respected; shows a process of asking consent to coach ("may I give feedback?") and using sponsors, coaches, teachers and role models to open doors. Gives concrete results: 20 conversations in three weeks lead to offers from three teams, one month onboarding with no delivery expectations, then rapid progression to senior tester. Recommends choosing three grounding values and prioritizing specific skills.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Start
- 3:18Have a Growth Mindset
- 6:46The Comfort Zone
- 7:16Feeling Safe To Be Uncomfortable
- 8:05Panic Zone
- 8:47Define Your Own Boundaries
- 17:42Role Models
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