Concepts
The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types
Rule
Frame professional dissent as questions — questions…
Frame professional dissent as questions rather than assertions when building credibility, because questions activate information-sharing while reducing social cost and allowing decision-makers to reach conclusions themselves.
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Use natural consequences, not punitive ones — 'if scope…
Pair boundary statements with natural consequences rather than punitive ones ('If scope expands, timeline extends' vs 'I will be angry'), allowing reality to operate rather than imposing penalties.
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Rule
Decline with three components
When declining requests, state three components explicitly: what you're declining, why (the priority being protected), and an alternative when appropriate—never just 'I'm busy.'
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