At Work with The Ready

Depthfinding: Putting It All Into Practice


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In this miniseries, we’re exploring Depthfinding—an easy-to-grasp framework designed to help leaders and teams solve their gnarliest cross-functional challenges.


This week, Rodney and Sam reflect on what they’ve learned over the course of this eight-part miniseries—about the framework, their own Midnight Zones, and what it means to navigate complexity amidst uncertainty. They share how their thinking has evolved since launching the series, when Depthfinding is most useful (and when it’s not), and why every organization eventually has to ask: Who are we designing for?


The end of the miniseries isn’t the end of Depthfinding. Now it’s time for you to dive in.


Download the Depthfinding guide⁠ to get the template and examples of how to use it.


Want to learn more about Depthfinding? Head here: ⁠theready.com/depthfinding⁠


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    Mentioned references:

    • Bob Vila
    • The Ready's OS Canvas
    • "strategy pancakes": AWWTR Ep. 2
    • "even/overs": BNW Ep. 44
    • "op rhythm": BNW Ep. 118
    • Yaggadang by BG & Coyote Radio

    • 00:00 Intro + Check-In: What is the warning label on the back of your box?

      04:26 Depthfinding’s impact on our work

      08:19 New discoveries from the miniseries

      13:50 Limitations of Depthfinding

      16:34 Troubleshooting consultants stuck in one zone

      22:14 What’s next for Depthfinding

      25:14 What’s next for the podcast

      27:11 Wrap up: Leave us a review and share the show with your colleagues


      This episode's theme music is ⁠Yaggadang by BG & Coyote Radio⁠.

      Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠Coupe Studios⁠.

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