punishment driven development
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Given that a team isn’t delivering fast enough
When you have told them the delivery date over and over again
Then punish them with no bonus and bad performance reviews
Scenario 1
John is at a football game when he sees another fan, called Steve, wearing a scarf supporting the opposing team. John tells Steve to take the scarf off. Steve refuses and John hits him in the face.
Why do we punish people?
- To put other people off doing the same thing- So that the individual won’t do it again- For retribution- To compensate the victim
Scenario 2
John and Steve are hunting in the woods. Despite the fact that John has followed all safety rules his shotgun misfires, accidentally hitting Steve in the side. Steve dies before John can fetch help.
Scenario 3
John drives a security van containing money. One day Steve kidnaps John’s daughter and threatens to kill her if John doesn’t give Steve the money. John gives Steve the money from his van and his daughter is returned safely.
Scenario 4
John planned to kill his mother for the inheritance. He dragged her to bed and lit her oxygen mask with his cigarette, hoping to make it look like an accident. His mother’s clothes caught fire and she burnt to death.
Scenario 5
John and Steve are friends who share a competitive streak. They frequently play tennis together. One day when they are playing Steve easily defeats John 2 games in a row. In frustration, John returns the ball particularly hard and it hits Steve in the eye.
Punishment Driven Development Manifesto
Finding out who is to blame over working collaboratively
Retribution over improving the process
Punishing mistakes over avoiding future mistakes
Venting emotions over achieving goals
Punishment Driven Development Manifesto
Respecting people over controlling people
Celebrating mistakes over punishing mistakes
Putting yourself in their place over putting others in their place
Changing your behaviour over changing another’s behaviour
People