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Estimates - A Productive Argument, Part I

Estimates - A Productive Argument, Part I

Inspired by our productive disagreement last week, we discuss the beneftis and perils of estimates, particularly if they become known outside the team.

Precision Tuning

Precision Tuning

Squirrel describes how he deals with "motherhood and apple pie" strategy descriptions. We discuss the value of probing questions and productive conflict.

Adversarial Analysis

Adversarial Analysis

Squirrel describes how he tells clients to handle overly specific, too-coherent directions. We discuss illustrative examples and applications.

Directive vs Mutual Learning

Directive vs Mutual Learning

A client challenges Squirrel on his directive coaching style, and we reflect on the differences between being asked for advice and manipulating information flow to "win" an argument.

Terrified the Engineers will Quit

Terrified the Engineers will Quit

We talk about how fear of key software developers leaving tends to create the circumstances which drive them away, and the way out of this trap.

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