Team Decisions
The ladder of inference starts before the conclusion feels obvious
Use the ladder of inference to separate an observation from the conclusion you draw about a colleague, then ask a question that can change the picture.
LEADERSHIP · TEAMS · CHANGE
team communication
Project Leadership
When a project is cancelled, tell the team which work must still be closed
Cancelling a project does not automatically close its orders, access and obligations. Give the team a short, explicit plan for the remaining work.
Leadership Practice
A Skip-Level Meeting Needs a Clear Purpose for Everyone Involved
Prepare a skip-level meeting with a clear purpose, agreed confidentiality limits and a follow-up route that avoids conflicting instructions.
Decisions & Direction
A Decision Log Should Record the Option You Did Not Choose
Keep a decision log that explains the chosen option, the credible alternative and the condition that would justify revisiting the choice.