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The 5 Domains of Expertise:
**Tactics:**
*specific actions and techniques used to achieve success*
- PM: How did Pinterest do SEO?
- Eng: DSLs, CRDTs, serverless, Causal Ishikawa diagrams
**Processes:**
*methodologies and procedures followed to streamline and ensure smooth execution*
- PM: How are projects done at Amazon?
- Eng: Agile, TDD, Pair programming, Design of Experiments
**Frameworks:**
*structured models to analyze and solve complex problems systemically and effectively*
- PM: How should I segment customers? How to find core customer needs?
- Eng: Blameless RCA, Feedback loops, Database selection
**Principles:**
*fundamental beliefs and guidelines that inform decision-making*
- PM: Which features should get more prominence? Hierarchy of user needs
- Eng: Inherently ephemeral service, Security: Everyone's responsibility, System Design
**Mindset:**
*mental attitudes and psychological aspects to help you navigate the challenges*
- PM: How to manage your own thinking & psychology?
- Eng: Inquisitive/Curious to study black boxes, Experimentation
“What you don’t know may not hurt you, but what you don’t remember always does.”
The Secrets of Consulting
GeraldMWeinberg.com
How to build a community:
- Set the tone early & often
- Make it different
- Give it a memorable name
- Create rules. Enforce rules. Ban trolls
- Instill daily/weekly rituals
- Create sharable moments. Make it inherently viral
- Design a space that people crave
- Be sincere
How to Build a Community...
@gregisenberg on Twitter
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