This document discusses topics around motivation, encouragement, failures, and the role of structure, motivation, encouragement, and environment in learning. It also touches on introversion, pushing people beyond expectations, simplifying work, and bringing happiness and health to testers. The overall tone is one of encouragement and advice related to personal and professional development.

1. A story of
motivation,
encouragement,
and dramatic failures
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4. Blurring of
boundaries
Changing
role
Technical
skills ++

7. Structure
(To-do lists, targets, personal Kanban)
Motivation
(of self, of colleagues)
Encouragement
(but beware: expectations -> pressure)
Environment
(conditions for learning, pace)
Mentor/Manager

8. Structure
(To-do lists, targets, personal Kanban)
Motivation
(of self, of colleagues)
Encouragement
(but beware: expectations -> pressure)
Environment
(conditions for learning, pace)

10. There’s zero correlation between being the best
talker and having the best ideas.
Introverts… may have strong social skills and
enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a
while wish they were home in their pajamas.
They prefer to devote their social energies to
close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen
more than they talk, think before they speak, and
often feel as if they express themselves better in
writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike
conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but
enjoy deep discussions.

11. Drink!

16. Push people
beyond what’s
expected of them
With one goal in
mind: Never to be
laughed at again
I will never apologise
for how I tried
There are no two
words more harmful
than ‘good job’

20. Until…

26. CRUNCH
TIME

33. In conclusion – let’s simplify.
• Make your own way (and try to bring others with you)
• Use the tools at your disposal (your employer has a duty to you)
• Be true to yourself (have integrity, and respect for others)
• Leave room to enjoy life outside the office (work to live)
The result:
Happier, healthier, skilled testers!

34. THANK YOU!
@neilstudd