Delegation (2): the hardest part
Delegating well (speccing the task, sharing your overall intent, context and resources) is a vital skill. But the hardest most elusive, and most important part*… Read More »Delegation (2): the hardest part
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Delegation template
A draft template of things to include when delegating something: The job in a sentence: (So that the delegatee immediately knows what’s going on) When… Read More »Delegation template
Specs, laws and floors
A spec sets standards and defines output, and laws set the boundaries of acceptable behaviour. They are indispensable, but here’s the thing: specs and laws… Read More »Specs, laws and floors
Spec-ulation
If you’re asking someone to do something for you, an appropriate spec goes a long way. A good spec saves everyone time and effort* and… Read More »Spec-ulation