Slow Thinking

Questions of the week:??How do we effectively conduct a ME Day? Part 2

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 2

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 Slow Thinking.

1. What assumptions am I making that need to be questioned? → Identify any hidden beliefs or premises you’ve accepted without examination.
2. What if I took more time to let this idea simmer? → Consider the benefits of patience and allowing thoughts to mature slowly.
3. What could be the long-term consequences of this decision? → Think through the ripple effects, considering outcomes years down the line.
4. What are the deeper patterns or connections I’m overlooking? → Look for underlying trends, correlations, or systems at play that aren’t immediately obvious.
5. How would I explain this idea to someone completely unfamiliar with it? → Simplify the concept to its core by considering how you'd communicate it to a beginner.
6. What’s the quiet, underlying problem that needs solving? → Focus on the less obvious, perhaps hidden issue that’s at the root of the situation.
7. What are the alternative paths I haven’t explored yet? → Consider different approaches or strategies you haven’t fully investigated.
8. How will I explain this to a 10-year-old? → Break the concept down using everyday examples. Focus on "Why" and "How" Questions.
9. What questions am I avoiding asking? → Reflect on the difficult or uncomfortable questions that could lead to greater clarity.
10. What could be gained by pausing before acting? → Contemplate the value of waiting and observing before making any moves.
11. What happens when I take a step back and look at the bigger picture? → Shift focus from details to see larger trends or patterns.
12. What if I approached this as a marathon, not a sprint? → Adjust your approach to prioritize endurance and sustainability.
13. How will this impact when we are serving 1000 clients per year? → Consider the long-term growth or transformation of the idea.
14. What would a slower version of this solution look like? → Envision a more deliberate, thoughtful implementation of the idea.
15. How can I embrace uncertainty as part of the process? → See ambiguity as an opportunity for creative exploration instead of something to rush past.
16. What details could I be missing by going too fast? → Slow down to notice subtleties that could have a big impact.
17. What do I need to pause and revisit? → Identify any areas that need more attention before moving forward.
18. What’s the most deliberate way to craft this solution? → Focus on precision and care at every stage of development.
19. Which area of the problem looks like a high risk? → Which part will break big if it goes under a lot of pressure?
20. What other perspectives have I not yet considered? → Invite insights from diverse viewpoints to expand understanding.

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