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Try It On Framework

Experiment with new ideas

Problem it solves

Try It On Framework addresses the difficulty of giving and receiving feedback constructively, enabling continuous improvement without damaging relationships.

Best for

Individuals seeking to challenge their assumptions and try new approaches

Not ideal for

Those who are resistant to change or prefer to stick with familiar approaches

Overview

Why this framework exists

The Try It On Framework is a approach to experimentation that involves trying on new ideas and approaches to see what works. This framework is based on the idea that we often don't know what will work until we try it, and that experimentation is a key part of growth and development.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Experimentation is key to growth and development
  2. Try on new ideas and approaches to see what works
  3. Be willing to adjust your approach as needed

Steps

3 steps
  1. Identify an Area for Improvement
    Identify an area where you would like to improve or try a new approach. This can be a personal or professional goal, or an area where you are seeking to challenge your assumptions
    Pro tipBe specific and clear in your identification of the area for improvement
    WarningAvoid being too vague or general in your identification of the area for improvement
  2. Try On the New Approach
    Try on the new approach or idea to see what works. This can involve experimenting with new behaviors, approaches, or techniques
    Pro tipStart small and be willing to adjust your approach as needed
    WarningAvoid being too rigid or inflexible in your approach to experimentation
  3. Evaluate the Results
    Evaluate the results of your experimentation to see what works and what doesn't. This can involve reflecting on your experiences, seeking feedback from others, and identifying areas for further improvement
    Pro tipBe honest and objective in your evaluation of the results
    WarningAvoid being too critical or dismissive of the results

Checklist

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Examples

2 cases
Harpreet's Experimentation

Harpreet tried on a new approach to teaching and was able to identify what worked and what didn't through experimentation

OutcomeHarpreet was able to make meaningful progress and create a sense of momentum
Dr. Gawande's Experimentation

Dr. Gawande tried on a new approach to surgery and was able to identify what worked and what didn't through experimentation

OutcomeDr. Gawande was able to make meaningful progress and create a sense of momentum

Common mistakes

3 traps
Being Too Rigid
Being too rigid or inflexible in your approach to experimentation can limit your ability to learn and adapt
Not Being Willing to Adjust
Not being willing to adjust your approach as needed can limit your ability to learn and grow
Not Evaluating the Results
Not evaluating the results of your experimentation can limit your ability to learn and grow

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The Try It On Framework is introduced as a way to challenge assumptions and try new approaches. The author suggests that trying on new ideas and approaches can help individuals identify what works and what doesn't, and make meaningful progress towards their goals.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
Douglas Stone · 2014
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