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The Art of the Sound Decision: Jonathan Gowens’ Framework

June 10, 2025
The blog post, titled "The Art of the Sound Decision: Jonathan Gowens' Framework," outlines six key components for making high-quality decisions, drawing parallels with samurai philosophy. The core idea is that effective decisions are not just intellectual exercises but commitments to action. The six components are: Well-Framed: Clearly defining the decision, its context, and constraints. Clearly Understand the Problem: Thoroughly analyzing the root cause before seeking solutions. Explore Options: Generating a diverse range of potential solutions beyond the obvious. Gather Relevant Information (Evidence-Informed): Utilizing intuition, data, and feedback to inform the choice. Consider All Trade-offs: Evaluating the pros and cons of each option and transparently communicating the rationale. Take Action: Implementing the decision with clarity and alignment, as a decision without action is meaningless, and action without decision leads to chaos. The post emphasizes that following this structured process increases the likelihood of favorable outcomes and builds trust within an organization.
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Four types of Product Owners and how to deal with them

March 28, 2022
Recently I had an epiphany, realising that most of my writing has been for Product Owners and how to they should interact with the environment, but what about how to interact with Product Owners? What are some characteristics and traits you may encounter as a stakeholder, manager or leader of a Product Owner.
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Product Goal

November 18, 2020
One of the more challenging aspects of Product Management is to create a tangible relationship between the work we do today and the business strategy. Product Goals are an often overlooked mechanism that can help you in this area.