Troubleshooting Agile

How Should the Company Decide?

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Aug 18, 2021
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ADVICE

Use Recursive Decision Question

  • Ask "How will the company decide?" when conflicts about priorities arise.
  • This recursive question helps locate who holds decision power and moves the conversation forward.
ANECDOTE

Software Lead Uses Recursive Question

  • A coached software lead faced conflicting priorities about project focus enforced by a superior.
  • He applied the recursive decision question to promote transparent company-level prioritization.
ADVICE

Own Problems Beyond Control

  • Take ownership to escalate issues outside your control respectfully.
  • Advocate trade-offs calmly, seeking explicit decisions rather than unilateral control battles.
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