Mindset

Aim

Embrace change with compassionate curiosity

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Motivation

Repetition reshapes reflex

Feelings are not the answer, rather the question

Conflict is not a problem; it is a process

People are not a problem, rather an innovation source

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Communities

Interested in a topic? Have feedback? Engage the commmuity to start a conversation.

(Example) Dojo Mindset Circle

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Belt Claims

• Member Count 20
• 10
• 6
• 5
• 9
• Total Belts Granted 53

Guidance

• Each learning path is unique and not required to be linear
• Explore the concepts and exercises below
• Summarize the key points in writing at each step and circle back as you progress
• Have dialog with peers to test and deepen understanding
• Completeness is less important than Relevance to each individual situation
• Alternative exercises are encouraged
• If already seasoned in the domain, make a belt claim appropriately
• Improvements through Pull Requests are the preferred form of critique

White level - Appeal

• Initial exposure, like noticing someone is riding a bicycle
• Smoothest first step, especially if starting from zero
• Orientation - Start your journey by putting on your first belt

Exercise	Duration

Green level - Aware

• Understanding from afar, like watching a friend ride a bicycle
• Able to work with basic concepts fluidly in conversation
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate grasp of key metaphors, motivations and mindsets

Exercise	Duration
Daybreak From Challenges to Transformation - The Data Services Organization Dojo Tale Adult Learns to Ride a Bicycle for the First Time! Got a wicked problem? First, tell me how you make toast - Tom Wujec Zanshin - the Japanese technique that helps you gain focus and attention How Socrates taught me to talk to developers Why the Celebration of Team Wins Is Crucial	2.0 hrs
Perception Bias - Duck Rabbit - Amy Krause Illusion - Ames Window The Unpredictable Freedom and Sweetness of Chaos Tetris and Empathy Innovation as a Collaborative Game by Tricia Ratliff The Backwards Brain Bicycle The Power of System Metaphor	3.0 hrs
Conditioning Movie - Free Solo Agile Mental Model (Karpman Awareness Triangle) Post a short introduction video to the Mindset Circle chat channel Participate in a Dojo Mindset Circle session Send a note of appreciation to your dialog partners Watch the movie Review Karpman's Drama Triangle about drama dynamics Reflect on how it relates to navigating passionate situations Have a dialog session with a peer to unwrap, unpack and find points of resonance of this exploration Participate in a Dojo Circle session Send a note of appreciation to your dialog partners	7.0 hrs

Red level - Action

• Like when first learning to ride a bicycle, falling down frequently
• Demonstrated applied action using a new skill supported by peers
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate competence to apply skill going forward with autonomy and inclusiveness

Exercise	Duration
Inspiration The Goal Video - Boy Scout Hike Lessons from the Bamboo Smarter Every Day 293 - I Was SCARED To Say This To NASA... (But I said it anyway)	5.0 hrs
Conditioning Atomic Habits - How to Get 1% Better Every Day - James Clear The Zen Leader Animated - Ginny Whitelaw The Zen Leader - Mini-FEBI Awareness Exercise Infographic - 10 Essential Flips of Zen Leadership Explore the videos and media above Engage the Zen Leader Mini-FEBI awareness exercise Find peers who have successfully developed one or more of the 10 Essential Flips into a reflex Select 3 of the flips to work on, such as Or-To-And, Out-There-To-In-Here and From-Controlling-To-Connecting Work to form a reflex for each of these by exercising the following form ... Consider each flip and do a Prospective Go over the concept in dialog and rehearse a plan Find a Circle, Agile or other Community call where you can be a guest facilitator During facilitation apply the concept opportunistically and reflexively without overthinking Meet with your peer(s), Senpai and Sensei as you see fit Ensure that you have facilitated a minimum of 3 to 5 group dialog sessions	10.0 hrs

Black level - Acceleration

• Able to ride the bicycle pedaling fast and hard, learning safely when falling
• Demonstrated commitment to helping others explore the domain
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate scaled action illustrating benefit for your home group

Exercise	Duration
Transformation How to Start a Movement Stone Soup Extreme Programming - System Metaphor Pair Programming The Art of Refactoring Metaphors We Live By - George Lakoff and Mark Johnson Never Split The Difference - Chris Voss Infographic - The Black Swan Group's Negotiation 9™ (N9™) Explore the videos and media above Find peers who have successfully infused one or more of the Negotiation 9™ moves Select 3 of the moves to work on, such as Dynamic Silence, Paraphrase and Rule-Of-Three Consider each move through a Prospective Rehearse a plan for how the moves can work independently and together Apply the moves at an opportune time without overthinking Reflect after each application in the form of an informal Retrospective Meet with colleagues as you see fit to soundboard and receive feedback Move forward once at least 3 of the Negotiation 9™ moves seem natural AND ... Negotiation 9™ moves can be combined with Essential Flips WITH ... Awareness of the metaphors in play for negotiating parties	20.00 hrs
Scaled Action By Example Garden - Michael Basil How SAP built a Dojo Community of Practice to support a cultural shift to DevOps OMG! I Am a New Product Owner. Help!!! - James Manzzullo Review some of the provided examples from existing members Demonstrate the Mindset journey with cascading positive impacts Publish the journey as a blog post or creative alternative	20.0 hrs