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Revision: 197
Author: robertburrelldonkin
Date: Tue Nov 8 06:54:27 2011
Log: Outlined slides for the ten minutes, and added some commentary I
prepared earlier.
http://code.google.com/p/opentalkware/source/detail?r=197

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<div class="slide">
-<h1>TODO: SLIDE TITLE</h1>
+<h1>TODO: Pomodoro </h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+What's in a name?
+Pomodoro is italian for tomato, and each timeboxed "pomodoro" takes 25
minutes
+just enough time for Francesco Cirillo to cook some fine tomato source.
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>The Pomodoro</h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+"The Pomodoro" in the technique is an Italian kitchen timer for tomato
sauce shaped like a Pomodoro.
+
+This visceral physicality is important to the effectiveness of the
technique. The distinctive shape
+and the act of winding becomes conditioned as an associative trigger for
focus and flow;
+the ticking is a constant reminder that this time box is devoted to
productive work, not play;
+time counting down builds completion pressure; and the ringing bell ending
the session marks the
+transition from concentration to relaxation and reflection.
+
+This mix of simple methodology and complex psychology is characteristic.
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>TODO: It Takes More Than A Timer</h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+If you're not using timeboxing, then follow Dreyfus Rule:
+applying everything for two weeks before trying variations.
+My recovery programme means computer time is already timeboxed for me.
+(Using a ladybird.) In many ways, I think introducing an Agile method is
easiest on a blank slate.
+All you need to do is ensure that people are fully trained and buy into
the process.
+It's more difficult to adapt existing working practices especially when
faced with constaints
+and practices may be described as a variation.
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>TODO: Taking About The Tools</h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+
+I'll run quickly through the basics of the technique then open up the
discussion towards why it works.
+
+Tools
+
+* A Timer
+* A pencil
+* Paper
+ * A To Do Sheet
+ * An Activity Inventory Sheet
+ * A Records Sheet
+
+Many people will be able to guess the technique from here, and some will
recognise the classic elements for productivity and focus boosting methods.
Activity inventory is a back log from which activities are pull at the
start of the day onto the To Do Sheet. The To Do sheet is a daily pla. The
records sheet collects empirical feedback for continuous improvement.
+
+
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>TODO: At the start of the day: Manage The Backlog</h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+The activity inventory sheet records the backlog. At the start of each day,
+prioritize then write enough tasks to fill the time available today onto a
new To Do sheet.
+Add a "Unplanned & Urgent Activities" section. This space allows the plan
for today to
+evolve in response to change. Emergent activities which aren't urgent
today are added to the Activity Inventory.
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>TODO: Focus In The Timebox</h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+The Pomodoro technique aims to boost creativity and productivity by
boosting focus and flow.
+Both are sensitive to interruptions. The default way of handling
interruptions within a productive
+timebox is to record them quickly whilst context is maintained for the
primary task and before the thread is lost.
+Switching contexts is an expensive operation brain-wise. Once the thread
is lost, focus and flow are hard to regain.
+If an interruption really has to be handled immediately, then the timebox
must be voided.
+
+"A Pomodoro is indivisible"
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>TODO: And Record</h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+
+Each day (usually at the end) the record sheet is updated by adding
records of the day's progress.
+In the same way that iterative methods record velocity using reguarly
sized timeboxes then use
+this data for continuous improvement and future estimation, these records
allow empirical methods
+to be used for personal improvement. This documentation is an investment
in improving your future productivity.
+
+"The next pomodoro will go better"
+
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>TODO: Breaking The backlog</h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+
+"If a task takes more than 5–7 Pomodoros, break it down"
+
+"If it takes less than one pomodoro, add it up, and combine it with
another task"
+
+When pulling tasks from the Activity Inventory, timebox them into units.
+Combine tasks smaller than a Pomodoro.
+
+Break big (5-7) tasks down - when faced with weeks of work without
intermediary rewards,
+procrastination is an easy and natural way out but an unproductive one.
Breaking out
+smaller tasks do-able within the day motivates, provides intermediary
milestones and
+helps to estimate progress. Estimation is tricky but improves with
practice.
+Always estimate, record then review.
+
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>TODO: Sustainable Progress</h1>
+<ul class='incremental'>
+<li>TODO: Content</li>
+</ul>
+
+<div class='handout'>
+ <p>
+
+"Once a Pomodoro begins, it has to ring"
+
+The Pomodory Technique emphasises sustainable progress. Establishing a
regular work-rest rhythm is essential
+for this. When a task is completed before the bells rings, spend the time
reviewing and overlearning,
+aiming for mastery. After every Pomodoro take a short (3-5 minute) break.
+The rest allows assimilation and relaxation, not to divert attention onto
another task requiring concentration.
+Get up. Stretch. Walk around. Get another cup of tea. Don't be tempted to
read email or catch up on other work.
+After a set of 4, take a longer (15-30 minute) break to allow reflection
and reconsideration of the day's work.
+Feel free to check email but don't be drawn into complex thought. If
anything important emerges, add it to the To Do.
+
+ </p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="notes">
+ <ul>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ <li>TODO:</li>
+ </ul>
+</div>
+</div>
+<!--
+END OF SLIDE
+-->
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<!--
+START OF SLIDE
+-->
+<div class="slide">
+<h1>TODO: Putting It All Together</h1>
<ul class='incremental'>
<li>TODO: Content</li>
</ul>