Competitive & Cooperative (#14)
We will achieve more if we are pushed by those we trust, who are compelled to improve our solution, who revel the improved product.
James LaPlaine
Intentional & Lucky (Paradox Pair #13)
We know that through the combination of planning and training we weight randomness towards our favor. We shape our outcomes by being prepared and practicing our craft — being mindful and engaged.
Comprehensive & Simple (#12)
We know our work can, at times, be complicated — yet we do not need to expose these details to the end user.
Rewarding & Accountable (Paradox Pair #11)
Accountability gets a bad rap. Yet accountability is critical to how we function as a team.
Global & Relatable (Paradox Pair #10)
One-size may not fit all, and we should understand where our solution is overly complicated, causes too much friction, or solves the "wrong" problem.
Secure & Flexible (#9)
We work in ways that ensure our assets are protected and we are receptive to challenges and act with urgency.
Curious & Focused (#8)
We believe in endless inquiry and we declare what done looks like.
Experts & Novices (#7)
We take appropriate pride in our know how and we delight in the opportunity to learn.
Deliberative & Decisive (#6)
For technologies and products, the time spent refining the outcome often reduces the work that follows.
Unique & Reusable (#5)
Placing our source code into common repositories and ensuring documentation raises a shared understanding so others find value in what we have built.
Fearful men are the problem
Anyone applying a pragmatic lens to hiring the best and brightest will realize that we are missing a large part of the population if women remain under-represented in technology. The reason is fearful men.
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