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Ship It Scrappy

Take something you’ve been polishing and share it at 80% done. Tell the recipient: “This isn’t finished — I’d rather get your input now than perfect it alone.” Notice how much faster you move.

Scientific Reasoning Skills

When listening to someone, do you focus on…

A colleague is telling you about a problem they’re facing. What do you focus on?

Facts tell you what happened. Emotions tell you why it matters. Human-centred design requires both — understanding someone's experience means hearing the content and sensing the feeling underneath it.

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Seek the Critic

Identify the person most likely to poke holes in your idea. Go to them first — before the stakeholder meeting, before the pitch. Ask: “What am I missing?”

Scientific Reasoning Skills