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Questions of the week: How do we effectively conduct a ME Day? - Part 4

I write this article based on the insight of my conversation with my team in our monthly 1-on-1 call. I speak with each one of my team members. This article is to share this week's question and our working method. You can subscribe to the Building Our Team newsletter (2900+ subscribers)

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How do we effectively conduct a ME Day? - Part 4

For those who are new to this newsletter. We have 1 day a week for each of our team members called ME Day to improve things related to the learning day.

It's what we call our thinking day.

I told my team to use it according to their strengths and means.

However, many start skipping it. So, I created this checklist.

Idea - "What magic can I add?"

Slow - "What am I missing?"

Less - "What can I remove?"

Easy - "How can I simplify this?"

Auto - "Can I automate?"


I will share 25 questions and prompts for Easy.

  1. Which part is adding complexity without value? → Identify elements that are overcomplicating things without contributing meaningfully.
  2. What is the simplest version of this? → Imagine the most basic, stripped-down version of the idea that still works.
  3. What’s the easiest path to the desired outcome? → Identify the most straightforward way to achieve the goal, avoiding unnecessary steps.
  4. How can I break this down into smaller, more manageable steps? → Divide the task or idea into simpler, bite-sized pieces.
  5. What would make this easier to explain to someone else? → Think about how you can clarify the concept for better understanding.
  6. How can I remove the hardest part of this? → Pinpoint the most difficult element and find a way to eliminate or reduce it.
  7. What unnecessary decisions can I eliminate? → Reduce the number of choices to streamline decision-making.
  8. How can I make this more intuitive to use or understand? → Focus on making the process or idea so straightforward that it feels natural.
  9. What would this look like if a beginner were to use it? → Design or explain it as though someone with no prior knowledge is engaging with it.
  10. How can I reduce the number of steps involved? → Look for ways to cut down on the steps needed to complete the task.
  11. What’s the easiest way to get started? → Identify the simplest entry point to build momentum.
  12. What would make this feel effortless? → Focus on eliminating friction to make the process feel seamless.
  13. How can I structure this to make it self-explanatory? → Simplify the layout or flow so it’s easy to understand without explanation.
  14. How can I make the user’s first step incredibly simple? → Ensure that the initial interaction is smooth and intuitive.
  15. How can I remove steps that require complex thought? → Reduce the need for overthinking by simplifying choices.
  16. What would make this so simple a child could do it? → Design with simplicity and ease in mind, removing unnecessary complexities.
  17. What template or framework could I use to make this easier? → Use established structures to simplify the planning and execution process.
  18. How can I pre-prepare steps to make the process smoother? → Plan ahead to reduce complexity during execution.
  19. How can I minimize the learning curve for this? → Make the process intuitive and easy to understand, with minimal training required.
  20. What questions can I eliminate to streamline decision-making? → Remove unnecessary decisions to make the process faster.
  21. What shortcuts can I create to speed this up? → Develop efficient shortcuts to cut down on unnecessary steps.
  22. How can I reduce back-and-forth in communication to make this easier? → Streamline communication to eliminate unnecessary follow-ups or clarifications.
  23. What questions can I eliminate to streamline decision-making? → Remove unnecessary decisions to make the process faster.
  24. What would happen if I made this process entirely frictionless? → Imagine removing every point of resistance to make the process effortless.
  25. What would happen if I focused only on easy tasks for now? → Build momentum by focusing on simple, achievable tasks first.

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