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Best way to get on the same page with someone is to go around and simply ask: what do you think about xyz. Its such a rare thing for people to come right out wi

Best way to get on the same page with someone is to go around and simply ask: what do you think about xyz. Its such a rare thing for people to come right out with either "what do you think/feel about" depending on what facet you're trying to address. Also thought experiments are fun. Feed people the data and they'll give you everything you want and need to know. But you must care genuinely and be with them and reassure them its ok to talk Edit: kids are really good at this, like the "Why" rabbit hole or just like blurting out what the feel or they sense others are feeling. The non-prosecutorial curiosity is absolutely key tho. You must be approachabke and a good confidante or nobody will engage with you to the fullest potential.

kqr 3y ago
I suspect thought experiments work because they force people to be concrete. "What do you think about increasing alignment by working toward a more transparent meeting culture?" is a question where the same answer could mean a million different things. "Hypothetically, if I expected you to be in all management meetings tomorrow, which of your other tasks would suffer?" will elicit a more detailed and meaningful response.
- Obscurity4340 3y ago
  Experiments are fun, I would argue lotteries are in some sense a collective thought experiment/fantasy. What would I do if I eliminated all stupid financial constraints that redirect my efforts frim high value big picture stuff away from mundane bullshit like how do i not starve or stave off the wolves from the door Edit: I suspect framing plays a large part in all this...