Extract the Kernel by Will Larson

Interesting. mini-article from Will Larson (authorStaff EngineerandElegant Puzzle") How to get the maximum effect from communication with top managers. The main problem with this feedback is that teams often focus on specific details, which is rarely the right strategy. He gives the following advice. When you get a question from an executive, focus on understanding the insight or perspective within the question. Then confirm that insight with the executive explicitly.

P.S. Interestingly, the article itself follows the same approach, but in terms of conveying the message - it takes the extraction of kernel or, as Chekhov said, "Shortness is the sister of talent":)

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