KARATE'S GOT NOTHING ON DANCING THE TWO-STEP

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

The challenges of collaboration are similar to martial arts and dance, both highlighting the importance of adapting to others rather than trying to control them. Drawing on the expertise of a former FBI hostage negotiator, this article introduces four key tools: calibrated questions, mirroring, summarizing, and creating a shared goal map. It emphasizes the significance of alignment and consensus, particularly for designers working in team settings.