Strategy adjustment

Strategy adjustment is the selection of a course of action adequate to the goal, resources, constraints and type of problem.

Definition

Strategy matching is about not choosing a tool just because it is popular, convenient, or familiar. A technical problem requires a different strategy, a relational conflict, a different one due to overload, and a different one due to lack of data. Effectiveness depends on the correspondence between the problem, context, human capabilities and the moment of action.

Key ideas

  1. Adequacy of the method
  2. Context and resources
  3. Correction after feedback

Practice and life

Before choosing a method, write down: the type of problem, available resources, limitations and the first measure of effect. After a week, check whether the strategy is working or needs to be changed.

Common misconceptions

It is a mistake to copy someone else's strategy without taking your own context into account. A common mistake is sticking to a method that once worked, but now doesn't fit the problem. > Not every good method is good for this situation. > — Guru Element

Questions for self-reflection

  • What type of problem am I trying to solve?
  • Does this strategy fit my resources and constraints?
  • How will I know when it needs to be changed?

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