Troubleshooting Agile Montage vs Marginal
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Dec 3, 2025 Exploring the concept of ‘movie logic,’ the hosts discuss how artificial drama hinders real communication. They emphasize that admitting problems leads to productive conversations, contrasting cinematic montages with the slow, nuanced process of real learning. The conversation highlights the importance of quiet reflection for insights and how unrealistic media expectations can affect teamwork. They introduce the idea of 'marginal gains' from UK cycling, illustrating how small improvements in practices can lead to significant results in team performance.
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Movies Teach Bad Communication Habits
- Movies use withheld information and artificial drama to create tension that real teams shouldn't emulate.
- Escaping movie logic helps teams communicate openly and solve problems faster.
Be Honest About What You Don’t Know
- Admit when you lack information instead of creating drama or pretending expertise.
- Openly share gaps so teams can discuss, learn, and innovate together.
Montages Misrepresent Real Learning
- Montages mislead by showing visible, dramatic learning while real learning is often quiet and boring.
- Teams should value unseen, incremental work rather than only visible drama.
