A Less Technical Coach’s Guide to Effective Mobbing with Nazee Hajebi

The Mob Mentality Show

Join us for an expansive episode of the Mob Mentality Show as we jump into effective mob programming with a twist: facilitating as a less technical coach. We are joined by Nazee Hajebi as she brings this fresh perspective into the world of ensemble programming.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

**Starting the Mob Journey**: Nazee shares her real-life experiences and insights into helping teams kickstart their mob programming journey.

**Obstacles and Overcoming**: Discover the common obstacles Nazee faced as a non-technical coach and learn her valuable tips for overcoming these challenges. Find out how to tackle the fear of other developers and the art of establishing an experimental mindset that encourages trying twice before saying "no forever."

**Setting the Stage**: Learn the crucial steps to set the stage effectively before diving into a mob programming session. Identify common anti-patterns and pitfalls of the first mob session and how to steer clear of them.

**Why Non-Tech Coaches Mob**: Understand the compelling reasons why non-technical scrum masters or coaches should try facilitating mobbing sessions. Explore the value of mobbing and whether it's a waste of time from a non-tech perspective. Compare a 2-week pull request process to all tasks completed in the same day with mobbing.

**Domain First**: Uncover the importance of helping the mob speak in plain language, demystifying complex technical jargon.

**Vulnerability and Growth**: Learn the power of demonstrating vulnerability and fostering a growth mindset within the mob. Delve into coaching anxiety in a mob and the deliberate purpose of each mob session. Discover the art of coaching not just on code but also on effective communication and collaboration.

**Mentoring the Mentors**: Nazee's insights into mentoring other non-tech coaches to facilitate mobs and lower the bar for what it takes to be a great mob coach.

**Tech Allies and Tech Learning**: The role of having a tech ally within the mob session and the when, why, and how of starting with simple problems like "fizz buzz." Learn the process of non-technical coaches learning tech as they facilitate mobs.

Tune in to gain unique insights into effective mob programming from a non-technical angle. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in fostering collaborative and productive teams, regardless of their technical background. Don't miss it! 🌟
Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/9OHBV9GSJJQ