Listen "Confidence is a Dial: Turn It with Evidence, Not Guesswork"
Episode Synopsis
We turn late-stage design surprises into a strategic plan by assigning explicit confidence levels, stacking evidence, and using the three-dial model of time, cost, and confidence boost. We show how to work backward from a system test to cheaper steps that drive faster, clearer decisions.• applying the three dials of time, cost, confidence• sequencing with the work-backwards strategy• avoiding overtesting, undertesting, wrong testing• turning confidence into a team communication tool• practical next steps to build the confidence muscleSubscribe to the Substack for monthly guides, templates, and Q&A where I help you apply these to your specific projects.Visit qualityduringdesign.substack.com, or you can get the transcript of this episode and many other podcast episodes at deeneyenterprises.comReady to apply this to your project?→ Schedule a free discovery call: Dianna's calendarWant insights like this?→ Subscribe to my newsletter: qualityduringdesign.substack.comLearn the full framework:→ Get the Book: Pierce the Design Fog ABOUT DIANNADianna Deeney is a quality advocate for product development with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing. She is president of Deeney Enterprises, LLC, which helps organizations and people improve engineering design.
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