- A sufficiently [[painful]] [[business]] [[problem]] cannot be ignored until it is addressed. Things get worse for every bit of delay. collapsed:: true - It feels like a waste of [[time]], but is absolutely necessary. - Needed but feels like a waste. - There is no [[escape]] from the problem. No way to get out of it. - A [[painful]] [[problem]] happens every day, week, or month. collapsed:: true - It will be the highest thing on the priority list. - A [[painful]] [[problem]] has hacked-together systems in place to solve it. - Are people [[hiring]] employees because of this painful problem? - The solution must save [[time]] or [[money]]. - It's even better if it makes them more [[money]]. - - When [[teaching]] a [[course]], pay [[attention]] to [[energy]]. collapsed:: true - What prompts give [[energy]]? What prompts take away energy? - Small [[group]] [[talk]] is full of [[energy]] when [[people]] are trying to understand a [[wicked]] [[problem]]. collapsed:: true - What is right for you? - A question that involves the person directly with the wicked problem will grant more energy. What is your 'why' in regards to this problem? [[value]] collapsed:: true - To involve someone directly, have the question address a time of theirs. When X happened to you, how did you deal with Y? - [[Groups]] are good for generation, pairs are better for considering the [[execution]] of a [[solution]]. - [[Rob Fitzpatrick]] says, "clear [[question]], ambiguous [[answer]]". - [[Question]] and [[Answer]] sessions involve one person besides the teacher in the spotlight at a time. There is a [[line]], and waiting in line lowers [[energy]]. collapsed:: true - Q&A can be used as a buffer session. Something optional that can be eliminated if [[time]] is lacking. - Consider narrowing questions to the [[learning]] takeaways. - Of what we learned today, what do you think you will have trouble doing? - When introducing people to [[fighting]], a prompt might be "what do you like doing better? [[Attack]] or [[defense]]?" - How can we give people opportunities to learn [[decision]]-making?