The four heights
The same task, four distances: today's deadline, the next reviewer, the stuck moment, the pattern.
Execute — do the immediate task
+In the Sprint Backlog card, mention Carlos Rios in a comment asking him to estimate the API…
Execute — do the immediate task
+In the Sprint Backlog card, mention Carlos Rios in a comment asking him to estimate the API integration by Tuesday and note any dependencies on DataOps.
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Improve — make it easier to accept
+Before I mention Carlos Rios in the Sprint Backlog comment, make the mention useful: state the…
Improve — make it easier to accept
+Before I mention Carlos Rios in the Sprint Backlog comment, make the mention useful: state the exact ask, include the deadline, attach the relevant spec link, and call out what decision only Carlos can make so he prioritizes it.
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Decide — diagnose the stuck moment
+I @mentioned Carlos Rios on the Sprint Backlog card for an API estimate and he hasn’t replied;…
Decide — diagnose the stuck moment
+I mentioned Carlos but he didn’t respond and the sprint planning is tomorrow
I @mentioned Carlos Rios on the Sprint Backlog card for an API estimate and he hasn’t replied; sprint planning is tomorrow and he’s the only one who can confirm the effort. What are the likely reasons he’s silent and what’s the fastest, least disruptive next step to get an answer before planning?
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Become — change the pattern
+We habitually @ people in comments to get quick decisions and it fails when they’re in meetings or…
Become — change the pattern
+We rely on mentions to get quick answers but they often go unseen
We habitually @ people in comments to get quick decisions and it fails when they’re in meetings or overloaded. Which communication habit should I change and what three rules will ensure mentions actually trigger timely acknowledgements?
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