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    • scottalanmillerS
      scottalanmiller
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      And the idea I didn't finish is that we do role playing on stage to demonstrate how to take an idea from "this seems good" to "and a business person might accept it".

      Ideas around vetting, peer review and presentation.

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      • bbigfordB
        bbigford
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        This is a good idea. One area that I've saw groups struggle is knowing when to give feedback. Usually you let someone present their idea, then provide feedback when they're done. But when it comes to someone needing help (let's say 2 people are providing feedback to someone), often either of those 2 people cut off the speaker, then talk between each other, and the speaker is left half-baked on the topic.

        When I bring that up in groups that do that, we go back and re-try. After only one feedback session the improvement is impressive because you're giving real feedback, in comparison to what was unfolding previously. I usually also give positive feedback where it's due (on the second try). Something like "see, you changed $technique and it was effective because $reason. Nice job."

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        • coliverC
          coliver
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          And here I thought you were talking about DnD at MangoCon.

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          • dafyreD
            dafyre @coliver
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            @coliver said in Role play Session:

            And here I thought you were talking about DnD at MangoCon.

            That's an idea for 2017.

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            • Mike DavisM
              Mike Davis
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              "How to sell ______ to your boss/customer."

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              • gjacobseG
                gjacobse @dafyre
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                @dafyre said in Role play Session:

                @coliver said in Role play Session:

                And here I thought you were talking about DnD at MangoCon.

                That's an idea for 2017.

                We have at least two DnD GameMasters - @scottalanmiller and @JaredBusch

                However, I'm sure @JaredBusch would be just happy to send a (insert Level 7 monster name here) that will take out half the campaign.

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                • pchiodoP
                  pchiodo
                  last edited by

                  This could be combined with IT Finance or as a compliment to IT finance. The role-playing aspect could be very powerful. Especially if we had some real world examples from the community.

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                  • dafyreD
                    dafyre @pchiodo
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                    @pchiodo said in Role play Session:

                    This could be combined with IT Finance or as a compliment to IT finance. The role-playing aspect could be very powerful. Especially if we had some real world examples from the community.

                    (insert fanfare): Virtualization Hardware Refresh Approved!

                    You've reached level 2. The gods are certainly smiling on you. Your strength increased by one, your stamina increased by 3, your charisma increased by 3, your wisdom increases by 2.

                    You have 1048576 XP required to reach level 3.

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                    • scottalanmillerS
                      scottalanmiller @coliver
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                      @coliver said in Role play Session:

                      And here I thought you were talking about DnD at MangoCon.

                      We could role a D20 to determine the manager's reaction to your presentation based on your charisma score.

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                      • DustinB3403D
                        DustinB3403 @scottalanmiller
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                        @scottalanmiller said in Role play Session:

                        @coliver said in Role play Session:

                        And here I thought you were talking about DnD at MangoCon.

                        We could role a D20 to determine the manager's reaction to your presentation based on your charisma score.

                        Where a roll of 20 he just picks you up and throws you out of his office?

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                        • dafyreD
                          dafyre @DustinB3403
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                          @DustinB3403 said in Role play Session:

                          @scottalanmiller said in Role play Session:

                          @coliver said in Role play Session:

                          And here I thought you were talking about DnD at MangoCon.

                          We could role a D20 to determine the manager's reaction to your presentation based on your charisma score.

                          Where a roll of 20 he just picks you up and throws you out of his office?

                          Or a roll of 1.

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                          • DustinB3403D
                            DustinB3403
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                            A low roll would be a good reaction IMO.

                            Manager rolls a D20, gets 1, "You don't get yelled, idea accepted"

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                            • coliverC
                              coliver @DustinB3403
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                              @DustinB3403 said in Role play Session:

                              A low roll would be a good reaction IMO.

                              Manager rolls a D20, gets 1, "You don't get yelled, idea accepted"

                              You've never played DnD I'm guessing?

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                              • DustinB3403D
                                DustinB3403 @coliver
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                                @coliver I have, but I'm also assuming the manager has to play. 🙂

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                                • coliverC
                                  coliver @DustinB3403
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                                  @DustinB3403 said in Role play Session:

                                  @coliver I have, but I'm also assuming the manager has to play. 🙂

                                  Nah, in DnD a roll of 20 is a critical success, which almost always succeeds, whereas a roll of 1 is a critical failure and always fails.

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                                  • DustinB3403D
                                    DustinB3403
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                                    As the manager would be an NPC of sorts where high rolls he gets to destroy you.

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                                    • coliverC
                                      coliver @DustinB3403
                                      last edited by

                                      @DustinB3403 said in Role play Session:

                                      As the manager would be an NPC of sorts where high rolls he gets to destroy you.

                                      But if it is based on your charisma score you would roll the die and add you charisma... wow. You know what nevermind I just realized I'm arguing DnD on a public forum.

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                                      • AdamFA
                                        AdamF @Mike Davis
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                                        @Mike-Davis said in Role play Session:

                                        "How to sell ______ to your boss/customer."

                                        This would be perfect for new folks starting their career. Better yet: "How to sell to your boss/customer by adding value or saving money for the company.

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                                        • DominicaD
                                          Dominica @coliver
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                                          @coliver said in Role play Session:

                                          @DustinB3403 said in Role play Session:

                                          As the manager would be an NPC of sorts where high rolls he gets to destroy you.

                                          But if it is based on your charisma score you would roll the die and add you charisma... wow. You know what nevermind I just realized I'm arguing DnD on a public forum.

                                          This made me giggle, but yeah, you're right, although if the roll was a mid roll, the DM would probably roll as the NPC manager to see if you were effective.

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                                          • JaredBuschJ
                                            JaredBusch @Dominica
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                                            @Dominica said in Role play Session:

                                            @coliver said in Role play Session:

                                            @DustinB3403 said in Role play Session:

                                            As the manager would be an NPC of sorts where high rolls he gets to destroy you.

                                            But if it is based on your charisma score you would roll the die and add you charisma... wow. You know what nevermind I just realized I'm arguing DnD on a public forum.

                                            This made me giggle, but yeah, you're right, although if the roll was a mid roll, the DM would probably roll as the NPC manager to see if you were effective.

                                            This would be a contested roll, your CHA vs his WIS

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