Cool Tools 398: Chris Butler
Jan 26, 2024
Chris Butler, a product manager, discusses topics like planning poker, design fiction, the Flipper Zero device, and decision-making processes. He emphasizes the importance of creativity, alignment within a team, and injecting interesting elements into work. The chapter also invites guests to share uncommon tools.
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Delegation Poker Aligns Teams
- Use Delegation Poker cards to align team understanding on task ownership and decision-making levels.
- Play simultaneously to reveal differences in delegation expectations between managers and employees.
Decider App Chooses How to Decide
- Use the Decider app to select the best decision-making style for your situation.
- Reflect on how to decide before making a decision to improve outcomes and collaboration.
Flipper Zero in Everyday Life
- Chris Butler uses the Flipper Zero hacking device personally to create universal remotes and clone garage door openers.
- Teaching kids about infrared and security using the device makes technology fun and accessible.
