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My goal is to respond to your request as quickly as I can
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When I do, I have the best chance of interacting with you while you are focused on the request at hand
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I want to be useful to you right now, because I will receive value in return
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)
This is the Responsive
Method
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Interactions with urgency are what propel people and organizations forward
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)
Historically, organizational structures and hierarchy defined how people worked
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This allowed managers to apply experience and ensure consistency
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But, sacrificed the free-flow of information, creativity, and meaningful contributions …
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… and inserted delays and inefficiency into how communications happened
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)
We have entered anew era
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Where those who respond quickly will be most rewarded — no matter their title or role
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)Speed and
adaptability are required to engage
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)
Velocity plus four key skills are at the core of
The Responsive Method
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1. Interrupt driven
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Most people are taught to try to tune out distractions rather than being open to them…
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)
… but, someone needs something from you right now
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2. Goal first
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A “goal first” approach is about defining your vision
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)
If you do not have a vision, you don’t know which interrupts need your real attention
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)
3. Yay or nay now
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Respond to requests as quickly as they come in—you can not afford to keep revisiting them
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Don’t be afraid to graciously say “Nay” when a request is not in line with your future
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But it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans)
4. Be Transparent
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Allow someone to peek inside to understand why you responded the way you did
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Explaining the why makes the what simple to digest
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Compressed response time = accelerated value + satisfaction for everyone
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Accelerate your personal and business growth and the value you ultimately create
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This is The Responsive Method
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It’s for responsive product managers who need to create brilliant product strategy and visual roadmaps
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