What Is the Square Wheel Exercise and How Can It

question 49

Essay

What is the square wheel exercise and how can it be used in group discussion? Print out an illustration of a cart with square wheels and have everyone on the team write on paper,identifying as many of the key issues and opportunities for improvement as they can see.Following this,have a conversation around the illustration and what it might mean for their team.Hard;Knowledge

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