We discover that we've given opposing advice about asking "Why" questions—including in our chapter on the Why Conversation! It turns out that a big factor in the success or failure of a "why" is your intent, and that (as usual) greater transparency can avoid misunderstandings and help you find new options.

SHOW LINKS:
- Never Split the Difference: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26156469-never-split-the-difference
- Yes, And - https://www.conversationaltransformation.com/blog/yes-and/
 
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Why (and Why Not!) To Ask, "Why?"

Troubleshooting Agile is a problem-solving session for agile teams. Jeffrey Fredrick and Douglas Squirrel look at common problems agile teams face and provide practical, immediately useful advice for getting back on track.