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Check for Curiosity in Candidates
- Ask interviewers if employees read and learn new things to gauge their curiosity.
- Inquire about books or materials the team has explored recently to assess ongoing education.
Alistair Cockburn's Curiosity Test
- Alistair Cockburn judged a company's curiosity by spotting no books on developers’ desks.
- Lack of visible learning materials indicated a stagnant and uncurious work environment.
VP Denies Learning from Books
- Jeffrey recalls a VP who claimed you can't learn from books, limiting the team’s growth.
- This mindset stifled learning and adaptation, showing a closed company culture.