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Agile Governance Game - Recap

If you've played a few rounds of the Governance Game, you might well have left wondering "yeah, and?"



There are a number of theories being tested by the game - and its variations. Some of them have already been explored on this blog in days of yore.

I thought it might be useful to gather together the main theories in one post for convenience, so here it is.

The Doctor Model

Some customers are very capable; some do not have much money; some only need re-assuring. For these customers I use what I call the Doctor model. This has got nothing to do with Brooke's surgical team (which is also a very valid idea). The Doctor model of consulting works a bit like this "take these two pills and give me a call in the morning". I give advice and come back every now and again to see how they are getting on. I also provide interactive support via Skype, email and phone.

Unintentionally Hard Tests

I finally decided that too many of the things on my To Do list are things that I probably should not be handling personally, like dealing with getting business cards and routine invoicing. And too many of the things that I should be handling personally, and quickly, are being left undone too long.So I [...]