Troubleshooting Agile

Blaming Yourself for Fun and Profit

Aug 20, 2025
Prepare to dive into the intriguing world of self-blame and entrepreneurial lessons! Explore how reflecting on failures can spark personal accountability and growth. Discover the power of double-loop learning in agile retrospectives and why blaming external factors often hinders progress. Jeffrey shares his startup journey, highlighting pivotal lessons learned during the dot-com crash. Engage with thought-provoking exercises like the 'what if game' to uncover personal contributions to challenges. This conversation is all about thriving through accountability!
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INSIGHT

Single Versus Double-Loop Learning

  • Single-loop learning fixes actions while double-loop learning questions underlying strategies and assumptions.
  • Double-loop changes systemic causes and yields bigger future impact.
INSIGHT

Attribution Shapes Learning Depth

  • Entrepreneurs who attribute failure to themselves engage more in double-loop learning.
  • External attributions tend to limit learning to single-loop fixes.
ADVICE

Play The 'What If It Was Me' Game

  • Play the 'what if it was my fault' game even when external causes seem obvious.
  • Use that perspective to identify concrete actions you could have taken differently.
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