Business & Leadership

Routines for running a team: weekly reviews, one to ones, planning sessions and thinking time.

Elon Musk 5-Step Algorithm Session: Apply the Elon Musk 5 step algorithm to streamline any complex process, cut unnecessary rules, and speed up work execution. (5 time blocks, 35 min)
MrBeast Step Accountability: MrBeast production routine principles rely on single-point ownership for every task step. This 60 minute framework helps teams map accountability, catch bottlenecks early, and review work against strict quality standards. (5 time blocks, 60 min)
Herminia Ibarra Leadership Outsight Audit: The Herminia Ibarra outsight audit shifts career development from internal introspection to external action by reframing job scope, expanding network ties, and testing leadership behaviors. (5 time blocks, 25 min)
Etsy Blameless Post Mortem: An Etsy blameless post-mortem evaluates mistakes by examining systemic failures rather than assigning individual fault. This sequence guides teams and individuals through timeline construction, context mapping, and preventive remediation. (5 time blocks, 45 min)
Chris Voss Tactical Empathy De-Escalation: Apply the Chris Voss tactical empathy method to cool down high stakes conversations. Use controlled tone, mirroring, and open questions to reset the interaction. (6 time blocks, 15 min)
Starbucks LATTE Method De-Escalation: Handle heated customer complaints using the Starbucks LATTE method. This 10 minute operational sequence guides you through listening, acknowledging, acting, thanking, encouraging, and logging feedback. (6 time blocks, 10 min)
Sheila Heen Feedback Triage: Apply the Sheila Heen feedback routine to process hard advice without defensiveness. Break down critical comments into clear data, filter out emotional triggers, and pick one concrete next step. (5 time blocks, 20 min)
Patrick Lencioni Cascading Alignment: A 15 minute post-meeting reset based on Patrick Lencioni post-meeting alignment principles to lock in shared decisions and plan clear team updates. (5 time blocks, 15 min)
Rob Fitzpatrick Mom Test Interview Sprint: Validate business ideas using the Rob Fitzpatrick Mom Test interview routine. Extract past facts and genuine commitments without pitching. (5 time blocks, 70 min)
Amazon Working Backwards PR FAQ Evaluation: Evaluate new products using the Amazon working backwards PR FAQ review process, starting with customer benefits before examining technical and commercial risks. (4 time blocks, 60 min)
Andy Grove Task Relevant Maturity Audit: Map your team tasks against individual experience levels using the Andy Grove delegation routine. Match your management style to task relevant maturity for effective handoffs. (5 time blocks, 15 min)
Stephen Covey Stewardship Delegation: Prepare a complete delegation agreement using Stephen Covey's delegation framework to align on outcomes, guardrails, and standards before handing off a major initiative. (5 time blocks, 30 min)
GitLab Handbook First Decision Process: Document decisions by editing the company handbook directly. GitLab uses merge requests instead of meetings to make transparent operational choices. (5 time blocks, 65 min)
Kim Scott Radical Candor Feedback Reset: Process difficult input constructively using the Kim Scott feedback routine to turn criticism into clear action steps. (5 time blocks, 25 min)
Chris Voss Unresponsive Lead Re-Engagement: Re-engage silent clients using the Chris Voss follow up routine. Audit account history, strip out needy check-in language, and draft a single loss-aversion line that prompts an immediate response. (5 time blocks, 20 min)
Jeff Bezos Escalated Complaint Audit: Audit customer feedback and trace root causes using the Jeff Bezos customer complaint routine to fix systemic operational failures. (4 time blocks, 35 min)
Ritz-Carlton Frontline Complaint Resolution: A structured 15 minute frontline framework based on Ritz-Carlton customer complaint resolution standards. Staff listen attentively, apologize, fix the issue immediately, and record data to prevent repeat errors. (4 time blocks, 15 min)
William Ury Positive No Sequence: Apply William Ury positive no sequence to decline requests clearly while preserving trust and protecting your core priorities. (4 time blocks, 20 min)
Strategyzer Assumption Mapping Sprint: Evaluate risky business ideas using a Strategyzer assumption mapping sprint to isolate critical unknowns and plan rapid validation experiments. (4 time blocks, 60 min)
Kepner-Tregoe Problem Analysis: Structured engineering methodology to isolate root causes by contrasting affected and unaffected elements. Follow this Kepner-Tregoe problem analysis workflow during critical system or process failures. (6 time blocks, 60 min)
Ed Catmull Pixar Postmortem Review: Reflect on project outcomes using the Ed Catmull postmortem process to capture key lessons and improve future team workflows. (4 time blocks, 45 min)
Taiichi Ohno Five Whys Root Cause Audit: Run a structured 40 minute problem solving session using the Taiichi Ohno Five Whys root cause audit. Walk through firsthand observation, five level inquiry, and preventative countermeasure design. (4 time blocks, 40 min)
Carla Harris Promotion Currency Audit: Evaluate your hard evidence and key sponsors using the Carla Harris promotion currency audit framework to build a clear case for advancement. (5 time blocks, 40 min)
Lara Hogan Career Ladder Mapping: Build a compelling promotion case using Lara Hogan career ladder mapping to evaluate competencies, gather concrete artifact evidence, and align with key sponsors. (5 time blocks, 45 min)
Michael Watkins STARS Diagnostic Assessment: Analyze your team's business situation using the Michael Watkins STARS diagnostic assessment framework to choose the right strategy. (4 time blocks, 60 min)
Claire Hughes Johnson Team Working Norms Launch: Build shared operating principles for your group with this Claire Hughes Johnson team working norms launch. Define communication rules, decision frameworks, and meeting standards to prevent friction. (5 time blocks, 60 min)
Laszlo Bock Manager Welcome Nudge: This 40 minute workflow translates the Laszlo Bock manager welcome routine into concrete setup actions. Set up key connections, role clarity, and recurring check-ins before a new team member starts. (5 time blocks, 40 min)
Patty McCord Transparent Departure Review: Prepare for a clear, high-candor exit conversation using a Patty McCord exit interview prep framework focused on factual feedback and talent density. (5 time blocks, 45 min)
Blair Enns Value Conversation Framing: Set price tiers based on client impact using the Blair Enns value conversation framework. Map client goals, measure upside, and create value anchored options. (4 time blocks, 70 min)
Gino Wickman Same Page Meeting: Align business partners using the Gino Wickman same page meeting to resolve friction, review core strategy, and solve key issues. (5 time blocks, 90 min)
David Gage Partnership Charter Review: A structured 60-minute session based on the David Gage partnership charter review process for co-founders to align on governance, roles, finances, and expectations. (6 time blocks, 60 min)
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas Sprint: An actionable 60 minute sprint to map industry competitors and build a Blue Ocean Strategy canvas using the Four Actions Framework. (5 time blocks, 60 min)
April Dunford Competitive Alternatives Audit: Identify what your customers would actually do if your product did not exist using an April Dunford competitive alternatives audit. (5 time blocks, 95 min)
Kano Customer Requirement Mapping: Run a Kano model user feedback analysis to categorize customer requests into essential features, performance drivers, and potential delighters. (5 time blocks, 60 min)
Patrick Campbell SaaS Pricing Audit: Audit your SaaS monetization strategy using the Patrick Campbell pricing audit methodology to evaluate metrics, value tiers, and feature packaging. (5 time blocks, 75 min)
Madhavan Ramanujam Willingness to Pay Review: Evaluate product feature packaging and pricing dynamics using Madhavan Ramanujam's willingness to pay review framework. (4 time blocks, 50 min)
Strategyzer Value Proposition Mapping: A structured workshop session to map customer jobs, pains, and gains against your product features using the Strategyzer canvas framework. (7 time blocks, 100 min)
April Dunford Positioning Audit: Clarify product messaging using April Dunford positioning audit principles to map competitive alternatives, unique traits, value, and market context. (5 time blocks, 50 min)
John Allspaw Blameless Incident Review: Examine software incidents using John Allspaw's blameless post mortem framework to uncover systemic safety flaws without assigning personal fault. (6 time blocks, 45 min)
Adaptive Path Experience Mapping: A 120-minute visual mapping session to turn qualitative user research into clear product opportunities using Adaptive Path experience mapping. (6 time blocks, 120 min)
April Dunford Lost Customer Audit: Evaluate recent churned accounts using an April Dunford lost customer audit to uncover real positioning gaps and alternative solutions. (5 time blocks, 35 min)
Keith Ferrazzi Relationship Action Plan: Execute a focused 45 minute relationship outreach session based on the Keith Ferrazzi relationship action plan framework. Map goals to key contacts, offer genuine value, and track pings. (4 time blocks, 45 min)
Andy Raskin Pitch Narrative Arc: Map your pitch narrative using Andy Raskin five element story structure. Structure your deck around market shifts, winners, and tangible evidence. (5 time blocks, 75 min)
Eric Ries Cohort Analytics Review: Evaluate lean product growth using an Eric Ries cohort analytics review to measure real retention and actionable metrics. (5 time blocks, 60 min)
Dan Heath WRAP Decision Framing: A 45 minute Dan Heath decision routine based on the WRAP model to evaluate major choices, remove bias, and set future tripwires. (4 time blocks, 45 min)
Real Estate Lead Generation Sprint: A structured 60-minute real estate agent morning routine focused on CRM triage, sphere outreach, and booking client consultations. (4 time blocks, 60 min)
Morning Routine for Entrepreneurs: A structured morning routine for entrepreneurs designed to protect deep focus, set clear daily targets, and tackle core business priorities before reactive work takes over. (4 time blocks, 45 min)