Leading teams to collaborate-when they really don't want to.
summary
Workshops specific tactics not pep talk: use physiological intent checks, set a clear mission (example: “May 15, 5:00 p.m. PDT, deployed to X environment”), and lower social power into a leader‑leader model so junior voices can call “belay that order.” Facilitation tools include one‑idea‑per‑post‑it plus affinity sorting, JIRA/Confluence checks, and “descent” cards. Stories include Adam Kahane’s cartel mediation and David Marquet’s submarine near‑miss. Scripted invites like help me understand and check my math + timeboxed roles and team agreements produce measurable alignment.
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chapters (20)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:37Clifford Hussein
- 1:39Israel Awad
- 2:28David Spann
- 5:02Adam Kahane
- 9:14Mike Smith
- 22:55How do I show up
- 34:05What is the problem
- 39:45We get angry
- 41:55Challenge
- 42:50Conflict
- 44:35Intent
- 49:15What do you think
- 52:05What did we come up with
- 52:35Understanding mode
- 54:15No sacred cows
- 54:35Drawing a picture
- 55:20Presenting a solution
- 55:40Invite dissent
- 59:38People are free to contribute
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