Episode 13: The Alien Observer Model
How do you figure out what is truly happening when you can't explain the results. Expectations are being missed and results don't appear to align with the strategy in place. Use The Alien Observer Model. Step 1) Assume you are alien and don't speak the language. Step 2) Observe all the actions. Step 3) Write down a strategy that supports the actions. Step 4) Given the derived strategy, optimize it for the the actual results. The problem or opportunity is the difference between this strategy and you stated strategy.
Episode 13 of the ONE With Hunter Powers podcast, hosted by Hunter Powers, titled "Episode 13: The Alien Observer Model" was published on September 22, 2019 and runs 21 minutes.
September 22, 2019 ·21m · ONE With Hunter Powers
Summary
How do you figure out what is truly happening when you can't explain the results. Expectations are being missed and results don't appear to align with the strategy in place. Use The Alien Observer Model. Step 1) Assume you are alien and don't speak the language. Step 2) Observe all the actions. Step 3) Write down a strategy that supports the actions. Step 4) Given the derived strategy, optimize it for the the actual results. The problem or opportunity is the difference between this strategy and you stated strategy.
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