Meta Models - Logarithmic Returns
This episode introduces a valuable meta-tool for understanding the generic shapes of models, focusing specifically on the concept of logarithmic relationships and how they manifest as diminishing retu...
2 Apr 202512min
Dimensional Reframing - Think Along a New Axis
This episode introduces the concept of dimensional reframing as a tool to gain new perspectives on problems and facilitate decision-making by considering a new dimension.• Learn how adding a new dimen...
26 Mar 202512min
Chesterton's Fence - Why You Should Think Twice Before Rewriting That Project
This episode explores the concept of Chesterton's fence, a principle that advises against removing or altering something without first understanding its original purpose.• Understand the core message ...
21 Mar 20258min
Reframing Areas of Growth to Your Manager
This episode discusses how to reframe areas of growth identified in performance reviews with your manager, turning potential weaknesses into strategic strengths. It emphasizes focusing on excelling in...
12 Mar 202511min
Owning and Requesting Forward-Framed Feedback
This episode provides a tactical question to elicit useful feedback by taking responsibility for seeking it out and framing the request in a way that encourages advice rather than judgment. Understan...
5 Mar 20259min
Work Modes Using Autonomy and Definition Clarity Quadrant - Manager Frameworks and Tools Series
This episode introduces a simple quadrant tool to visualise different working modes that a team or individual task might be in, based on levels of autonomy and definition. Understand how the quadrant...
27 Feb 202516min
Manager Frameworks and Models - Product Lifecycle Governance
This episode introduces product lifecycle governance, offering practical techniques for engineering managers to tackle challenges like backlog prioritisation and leadership misunderstandings, helping ...
24 Feb 202513min
Philosophical Frameworks that Inform Your Decisions (Without You Even Knowing It)
This episode explores philosophical frameworks—ontology, teleology, and dynamism—to inform decision-making in uncertain situations, providing practical advice for applying these concepts in your profe...
17 Feb 202524min
