Along with stakes, do you factor in urgency here? I often find myself calculating speed * stakes when making the decision about how to respond. Not in all cases, but sometimes finishing the project or moving forward is most important, so the work can get out into the world and we can learn how it is received. In these instances, I might value making any decision over standing up for my position.
Agreed! One pitfall to avoid is false urgency. One situation I encounter a lot is another team having a culture of speed. I need to respect their requirements, but balance my own teams timelines. This means sometimes an early conversation is agreeing with stakeholders on the shared urgency and definition before making decisions.
Yes! For example if the stakes are low I will sometimes give my opinion to a partner but not argue my side. If they already feel strongly and I don't than we can debate over something else later.
Nice read, Wes! I believe the main point is that for two way doors decisions you shouldn’t “fight” so hard while for the one way, hard to reverse, decisions you should.
The process should have two separate phases:
- one where everyone fights hard for his own idea and makes sure to objectively compare it with the other perspectives
- the team decides together on the idea to persuade and everyone commits to it
Along with stakes, do you factor in urgency here? I often find myself calculating speed * stakes when making the decision about how to respond. Not in all cases, but sometimes finishing the project or moving forward is most important, so the work can get out into the world and we can learn how it is received. In these instances, I might value making any decision over standing up for my position.
Agreed! One pitfall to avoid is false urgency. One situation I encounter a lot is another team having a culture of speed. I need to respect their requirements, but balance my own teams timelines. This means sometimes an early conversation is agreeing with stakeholders on the shared urgency and definition before making decisions.
Well said Coltin, thanks.
Does this also work with relationships?
Yes! For example if the stakes are low I will sometimes give my opinion to a partner but not argue my side. If they already feel strongly and I don't than we can debate over something else later.
So insightful and inspiring. Thank you.
Nice read, Wes! I believe the main point is that for two way doors decisions you shouldn’t “fight” so hard while for the one way, hard to reverse, decisions you should.
The process should have two separate phases:
- one where everyone fights hard for his own idea and makes sure to objectively compare it with the other perspectives
- the team decides together on the idea to persuade and everyone commits to it