The ROI of Deliberate Practice with Paige Watson

The ROI of Deliberate Practice

Practice doesn't make perfect! Perfect practice makes perfect.

Professional athletes and musicians focus on practicing to get better so that the quality of their work becomes effortless. Why aren't you and your team practicing to get better?

Applying the concepts of Learned Behaviorism, using the techniques of Deliberate Practice, and simple "tools" like Code Katas can result in a more knowledgeable team that produces higher-quality code at a more rapid pace.

In this talk, I lay out the concepts of Deliberate Practice and Learning-Performance Distinction. You'll learn how to facilitate learning opportunities to ensure the best outcomes, and I'll give you examples of practices that I have done (and continue to do) at companies that teach Deliberate Practice, and the positive outcomes that we achieved. Attendees will get to participate in a simple but effective example of practices they can start with their teams immediately.

About the speaker:
I recognize the importance of embracing 'Quality Software as Craft' principles.

Crafting software is a multifaceted challenge that demands exceptional talent to address not only problem-solving but also to ensure the software is designed for ease of maintenance and future growth. My experience includes guiding numerous teams in developing well-crafted software solutions and evolving their processes to become high-performing, scalable units.

I am dedicated to elevating developers into cohesive, high-performing teams capable of swiftly delivering top-tier software that meets the evolving needs of clients.

I am also an active speaker and educator, conducting workshops at various corporations and conferences around the globe to share insights and strategies for excellence in software development.