Critical Problem Solving Considerations

Critical Problem Solving Considerations

by | Dec 5, 2023

Are your lights on? In their 1990 book, Are Your Lights On?, authors Donald C. Gause and Gerald M. Weinberg share considerations for problems to solve and, more importantly, How to figure out what the problem really is. The book is an easy weekend read with very...
The “Home Depot” problem

The “Home Depot” problem

by | Jul 16, 2023

The “Home Depot” problem It always takes one extra trip to Home Depot to complete any weekend home improvement project. The ”Home Depot” problem is an example of the Planning fallacy. We assume that tasks will go as planned, but when you start that drywall...
The rule of three

The rule of three

by | May 5, 2023

The Rule of Three Until you can define the problem in three different ways, you don’t really understand the problem. – From Donald C. Gause and Gerald Weinberg’s excellent book Are your lights on? This is sage advice, because how you define your problem dictates...
Now Next Later

Now Next Later

by | May 5, 2023

Now Next Later If your product development is going according to the plan, you are missing out on opportunities that are accessible now but were not apparent earlier.   It is essential to have a long-term Product Goal. The Product Goal gives a direction for the...
Generative Vs. Prescriptive

Generative Vs. Prescriptive

by | Mar 7, 2023

Generative vs. Prescriptive The generative rules for the pattern are different from descriptions of the pattern.   Murmurations of starlings are mesmerizing. I can sense that each starling is twisting, tumbling, diving, and flying to its own accord, but together...