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BIAS TOWARDS ACTION
As an operator, one thing I've found massively helpful in my output is having a bias towards action.
But what exactly is BTA? And how do you cultivate it? π€
I've written an article on exactly this. π
Bias towards action contains four steps:
BIAS TOWARDS ACTION
As an operator, one thing I've found massively helpful in my output is having a bias towards action.
But what exactly is BTA? And how do you cultivate it? π€
I've written an article on exactly this. π
Bias towards action contains four steps:
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STEP ONE
Are *you* the one that needs to do the action?
For every request you say yes to, you're saying no to something else. Is that trade-off worth it?
Below are two questions you can ask yourself if you're a manager or IC:
STEP ONE
Are *you* the one that needs to do the action?
For every request you say yes to, you're saying no to something else. Is that trade-off worth it?
Below are two questions you can ask yourself if you're a manager or IC:
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STEP TWO
π Is this the best thing you can do with your time *right now?*
Look at your company's goals, areas of responsibility, or action tracker for helpful hints when evaluating.
Here's a breakdown of what your role might be if you're a manager or IC:
STEP TWO
π Is this the best thing you can do with your time *right now?*
Look at your company's goals, areas of responsibility, or action tracker for helpful hints when evaluating.
Here's a breakdown of what your role might be if you're a manager or IC:
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STEP THREE
π How can I make this action happen in the *next 30 minutes?*
IMO, this is where the real magic happens.
30 min might seem like a jarringly small amt of time, but all of a sudden one day now seems like a luxury.
This post-it is how I remember to ask myself:
STEP THREE
π How can I make this action happen in the *next 30 minutes?*
IMO, this is where the real magic happens.
30 min might seem like a jarringly small amt of time, but all of a sudden one day now seems like a luxury.
This post-it is how I remember to ask myself:
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With that question, I can now encourage my team to:
-declare what they're going to do instead of asking for permission
-actively solicit feedback
-act on their declaration
...rather than waiting for me to say yes or no. With 30 mins, there is no time to wait.
With that question, I can now encourage my team to:
-declare what they're going to do instead of asking for permission
-actively solicit feedback
-act on their declaration
...rather than waiting for me to say yes or no. With 30 mins, there is no time to wait.
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STEP FOUR
π What can I accomplish before someone *assigns* me an action?
With this, you & your team will not wait for someone to *tell* you what to do.
You will evaluate company goals, declare what needs to be done, and go do it.
That is a true bias towards action.
STEP FOUR
π What can I accomplish before someone *assigns* me an action?
With this, you & your team will not wait for someone to *tell* you what to do.
You will evaluate company goals, declare what needs to be done, and go do it.
That is a true bias towards action.
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In summary:
1. Are *you* the one that needs to do the action?
2. Is it worthy to do *right this second*?
3. If yes, how can you do the action in the next 30 mins?
4. What can you do *before* anyone asks you to do it?
That's it! π€©
In summary:
1. Are *you* the one that needs to do the action?
2. Is it worthy to do *right this second*?
3. If yes, how can you do the action in the next 30 mins?
4. What can you do *before* anyone asks you to do it?
That's it! π€©
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Below is the full write-up on bias towards action.
In it, I write how we've:
-implemented a BTA culture at Mochary Method
-experimented with #nocode to go faster
...and there are yummy examples of what BTA looks like for ICs, managers, & founders.
notion.so/chiefs-of-stafβ¦
Below is the full write-up on bias towards action.
In it, I write how we've:
-implemented a BTA culture at Mochary Method
-experimented with #nocode to go faster
...and there are yummy examples of what BTA looks like for ICs, managers, & founders.
notion.so/chiefs-of-stafβ¦
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And lastly, if you liked this write-up, I post my thoughts on operations, chief of staff, and healthy startup life here on Twitter @_rpgbx.
Let's learn together! π
Also, all my write-ups live here β enjoy!
And lastly, if you liked this write-up, I post my thoughts on operations, chief of staff, and healthy startup life here on Twitter @_rpgbx.
Let's learn together! π
Also, all my write-ups live here β enjoy!
https://twitter.com/_rpgbx/status/1481471310102364162
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