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

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 1

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 20 questions and prompts for Ideas.

1. What unexpected twist can I introduce to make this stand out? → Think about a surprise element, unique feature, or perspective shift.
2. How can I remix elements from other fields or industries into this? → Borrow concepts from unrelated sectors like technology, art, or nature to spark innovation.
3. What can I amplify to make the biggest impression? → Look at aspects you can exaggerate or highlight to grab attention.
4. What would happen if I reversed the usual approach? → Flip the expected script or methodology on its head for a fresh take.
5. What small detail can I add that makes a huge difference? → Identify a subtle yet impactful change that elevates the idea.
6. What would a first-time user or outsider see that I don’t? → View your idea through fresh eyes, like a new user’s perspective or a novice’s viewpoint.
7. What happens if I break one of the “rules” or norms? → Challenge a standard convention or rule in your field and see where it leads.
8. What’s the boldest, most unconventional thing I could do? → Push boundaries by embracing a daring, unconventional move that disrupts the status quo.
9. What things would you never really associate with this stuff? → Once you find the predictable norms, Ask why can't it give us value.
10. What would this look like if it were 10x bigger or more ambitious? → Imagine scaling up your idea dramatically to see what opportunities emerge from a larger vision.
11. How can I combine two unrelated ideas into something new? → Merge seemingly disconnected concepts to create a novel solution.
12. How can this be turned into a game or challenge? → Make the idea more interactive or engaging through gamification.
13. What if I approached this with a completely different mindset? → Try thinking like an artist, scientist, or entrepreneur to open new avenues.
14. How can I make this idea more shareable? → Consider what would make others want to talk about or promote your idea.
15. What is something we are doing now is unexpected or weird in the software world?Whatever it is, it’s probably very subtle and largely accidental. Market loves it.
16. How would this change if it were designed for a different market? → Adapt the idea to different demographics or industries to spark new inspiration.
17. What would this idea look like if it were fully physical store? → Imagine how it would operate in a big luxury shopping mall.
18. How would I pitch this to a skeptical audience? → Refine the idea to address potential objections or concerns upfront.
19. What if I only focused on one aspect of this idea? → Narrow the focus and delve deeper into one element to enhance its effectiveness.
20. What emotional impact do I want this to have? → Focus on the feelings you want to evoke and let that guide your creativity.

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