This document discusses building communities in the software testing field. It emphasizes that community is something that must be done together through connecting people, seeing the big picture, learning to lead, and negotiating. The document provides examples of software testing communities in New Zealand like Kiwi Workshop on Software Testing and Software Testers New Zealand. It stresses finding mentors and your tribe to build credibility and enthusiasm through practice, challenge, and persistence. Tips for building something cool include starting with a clear purpose, beginning small and learning, maintaining momentum, fostering belonging, and engaging with others of similar interests.
8. WHAT IS A COMMUNITY?
Robert Putnam …finds that a community's well-being depends on
the quality of relationships among the citizens of that
community.
He refers to this as social capital.
Social capital creates a sense of belonging…
Wikipedia
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Mental models should be acknowledged, providing an arena for
creative tension.
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Communication involves Analytical intelligence.
Emotional intelligence made up of self-awareness, self-regulation
and motivation.
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Social intelligence to understand others, provide leadership and
engage in co-operation is also needed.
BELIEFS ARETHE BASE OF A
COMMUNITY
10. COMMUNITY IS A DOING WORD
"Community is something we do together. It's not just a
container" David Brain
11. BUILDING IS LEARNING…
Connect people
See the BIG picture
Learn to take the lead
Negotiate
Don’t afraid to take the hit…sometimes ‘things’ don’t work
16. KWST, OZWST AND WE-TEST
*As I remember, we agreed something at the peer conf.
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*We bonded too.
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*I think we all helped out in some way.
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*We decided on HTW at KWST.
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Richard • Wed, 10:03 AM
17. YOU’LL NEVER KNOW WHAT
WILL COME NEXT…
KWST OZWST
Let’s Test
WeTest
“How do we build a
community?”
STNZ - google group
WTANZ
LinkedIn
21. 5TIPSTO BUILDING SOMETHING
COOL…
What are you building (“we don’t do enough to share”)?
Start small, learn and build (STNZ)
Drive, drive, drive - its about momentum (KWST)
Create a sense of belonging (Google hangout)
Seek out like minds (YOUR community)
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