DrupalCon Dublin 2016: Impostor Syndrome and Individual Competence

This talk explores the influence of cognitive biases, particularly impostor syndrome, on technologists' abilities to learn, produce work, and collaborate within their teams and communities. The speaker discusses the necessity of accurate self-assessment of skills for meaningful learning, which biases often distort. The session delves into the costs and ramifications of these biases on community participation and professional output. Additionally, strategies will be presented for managing the effects of impostor syndrome not only personally but also for peers and community members, while also considering related biases like the Dunning-Kruger effect to provide a broader understanding of their impact on self-assessment in the tech industry.