Question First!
From Troubleshooting Agile by A weekly problem-solving session for all things agile
March 25, 2026 · 13 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of asking the right questions first in agile teams.
Are you forgetting to ask the question? A lot of people lead with stories, but what Squirrel really wants to know is, “What’s the question?!” In this episode, Squirrel and Jeffrey discuss why the most efficient teams ask the question first and then give context. As always, real-world examples and practical tips aplenty! SHOW LINKS: - Rubber Duck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People / Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind : https://www.franklincovey.com/courses/the-7-habits/habit-2/ -------------------------------------------------- You'll find free videos and practice material, plus our book Agile Conversations, at agileconversations.com And we'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, or feedback you have about the show: email us at info@agileconversations.com -------------------------------------------------- About Your Hosts Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick joined forces at TIM Group in 2013, where they studied and practised the art of management through difficult conversations. Over a decade later, they remain united in their passion for growing profitable organisations through better communication. Squirrel is an advisor…
People in this episode
Hosts: Douglas Squirrel, Jeffrey Fredrick
Topics covered
- agile methodology
- team efficiency
- communication
- problem-solving
- contextual understanding
Keywords
- agile
- questions
- teamwork
- communication
- efficiency
- context
- problem-solving
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TIM Group, ION Analytics
Products: Rubber Duck
Books & works: Agile Conversations, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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