Frameworks
The Pain Point
A way to tell the story of the problem you are solving
The Subculture Coverage Matrix
A framework to ensure your mantras address every essential category
The Decision Model
A way to prototype different futures and discover what matters most
Always Separate Flaring And Focusing
A mantra to ensure successful ideation while preserving execution
One Consultative Decision Maker Per Lane
A mantra to empower decision makers while inviting multiple perspectives
Feedback Is A Gift Not A Demand
A mantra to ensure the free flow of information
The Leadership Mantra
A way to be a signal generator of culture
The VKA Checklist
A way to engage different learning styles for maximum impact
The TPR Checklist
A way to harmonize task execution, process clarity & relational dynamics
The Empathy Map
A framework for synthesizing user interviews
The One-on-One Gift Exchange
A norm to ensure we can quickly course correct as a team
The Post-It Note Voting Method
A way to get from 100 ideas to a handful in five minutes
The Learning Zone Matrix
A framework to assess your culture’s capacity for innovation