Fixing

Determining is the process of giving a clear framework to an issue: purpose, scope, criteria, principles, deadline or responsibility.

Definition

Determining reduces chaos because it turns guesses into concrete facts. It may concern boundaries, tasks, priorities, rules of cooperation, meanings of concepts or next steps. In practice, it is one of the simplest ways to reduce conflict and cognitive overload.

Key ideas

Missing key ideas.

Practice and life

Before a joint task, agree on three things: what we are doing, by when and how we will know when it is ready.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to assume that everyone understands the matter the same. It is also a mistake to specify too much, as it blocks the operation.

Questions for self-reflection

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Sources

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