Listen "Steps to Alignment"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 3 of our mini-series on achieving alignment. This week, we finally explain some methods for aligning with your team, your boss, or your peers. Methods include Test-Driven Development for People (aka the Ladder of Inference) and a creative use of the two-column case study. Next time - questions from listeners and common concerns we hear when moving to alignment.
SHOW LINKS:
- Chris Argyris on alignment and skilled incompetence: https://hbr.org/1986/09/skilled-incompetence
- Video on Test-Driven Development for People: http://douglassquirrel.com/how-i-work.html
- Guide to the two-column case study technique: https://blog.jeffreyfredrick.com/2015/04/11/using-the-two-column-case-study/
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SHOW LINKS:
- Chris Argyris on alignment and skilled incompetence: https://hbr.org/1986/09/skilled-incompetence
- Video on Test-Driven Development for People: http://douglassquirrel.com/how-i-work.html
- Guide to the two-column case study technique: https://blog.jeffreyfredrick.com/2015/04/11/using-the-two-column-case-study/
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We'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, or feedback you have about the show.
Email us: see link on troubleshootingagile.com
Tweet us: twitter.com/TShootingAgile
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