Lessons from the Dojo

Lessons from the Dojo - from the Drupal Diversity and Inclusion Camp in August 2021.

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1. PRESENTATION TITLE | 1 Kanopi Studios Lessons From the Dojo Diversity and Inclusion Camp | August 2021
2. KANOPI STUDIOS Lessons from the Dojo | 2 2 Development, Karate, Latin Ballroom Dancing, and Clarinet Playing Currently working on how to do them all simultaneously miriam@kanopi.com Miriam Goldman WordPress Tech Lead (she/her)
3. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 3 We’re hiring! https://kanopi.com/careers/ Kanopi kan· o· pi | \ˈka-nə-pē • Drupal Tech Lead and Developers • WordPress Tech Lead and Developers • UX / UI Designers and Strategists • Website Support Project Manager Kanopi designs, builds, and supports websites for clients that want to make a positive impact. Our holistic approach infuses strategy and creative thinking through all stages of your site’s lifecycle, providing the tools you need to nourish, support, and grow your business.
4. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 4 Benefits of Karate Self-confidence It takes time to build up self-confidence, but as you continue training, and start to master skills, you will realize that “yes, I can do this.” Self-discipline and focus When you are in the dojo, you need to focus on the now, not on what you are cooking for dinner that day. Gives you the ability to zero in on what’s in front of you, and not jump all around with things. Attention to detail Karate needs to be done in a particular sequence. You can’t cut corners, or else you’ll risk injury. Dedication Whether you are belt testing, or prepping for a tournament, you become goal-oriented, and you need dedication to reach those goals.
5. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 5 Respect By following the rules, you show respect and appreciation for your senseis. Be Receptive Nobody is there to bring you down. Everyone is there to help each other, so if the feedback you get isn’t what you were looking for, it’s not meant to be cruel. For Everyone Everyone, from white belts to senior black belts, needs to follow etiquette. Right Mindset Make sure that you recognize you are there to learn, and just not to socialize. Your mentors and leaders are not there to do the work for you. Etiquette
6. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 6 Belt Levels ...as career progression
7. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 7 The meaning of Sensei “One who as gone before”
8. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 8 Patient Not everyone learns at the same pace. 1 2 Adaptable + Persevering Go with the flow. Situations may change unexpectedly, and you need to keep your cool. 3 Motivator Share in the success of those ranked below you and your students. 4 Good Listener Don’t tune out others, and don’t dismiss their concerns. Effective Sensei Characteristics
9. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 9 Love to Teach + Learn Why should mentees learn if their mentors don’t have their heart in it? 1 2 Tolerant Everyone makes mistakes. 3 Patient Everyone works in a different style, don’t get upset if things take longer for others. 4 Good Communicator Find ways to get the concepts to stick. Effective Mentor Characteristics
10. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 10 Passion for Sharing Knowledge Don’t like keeping what they know to themselves. 1 Open Minded Their way is not the only way. 2
11. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 11 Lessons Learned - Learn to lead by example - How to deal with different personality types - Learn from your students/mentees - Joy from the success of others
12. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 12 What can I do? ─ Find your passion! ─ Discover your strengths ─ Continue to gain knowledge ─ NOTE: You don’t have to be in a teaching position!
13. Kanopi Studios Lessons from the Dojo | 13 Kanopi Studios Thank you! miriam@kanopi.com