Back in 2002, Alistair Cockburn wrote about three levels of practice: learn, detach, transcend that we can apply to our listening, reading and coaching. He used Shu-Ha-Ri from Aikido to illustrate that these three levels of practice are found in other skill areas. Shu, the student copies techniques without adapting them. Ha, the student reflects on what has been learned and breaks free from traditions. Ri, the student is now a practitioner extending the art. In the 2nd edition of Agile Software Development, Alistair adds "You can apply Shu-Ha-Ri to designing courses and writing technique materials." Although he takes care...
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