Method

How do we work effectively?

Execution

How we organize and sequence work.

• Should this be done in sequence or in parallel?
• Should we process in batches or one at a time?
• Should this be iterative or single-pass?
• Should we use phases or continuous flow?

Delegation

How we assign work to different entities.

• What should be automated?
• What should be delegated to other teams?
• What should be delegated to external services?
• What must we retain control over?

Coordination

How we initiate and respond to events.

• Should this require immediate response or allow delays?
• Should we work continuously or at intervals?
• Should we initiate contact or wait for requests?
• Should we check regularly or respond to triggers?

Resources

How we use available resources.

• Should we focus on speed or thoroughness?
• Should we use more people or better tools?
• Should we centralize or distribute effort?
• Should we expand capacity or improve efficiency?

Problems

How we deal with errors and issues.

• Should we stop at problems or work around them?
• Should we try again or ask for help?
• Should we have backups or strict standards?
• Should we fix mistakes or start over?

Technique

How we apply our competence.

• Should we use simple or advanced approaches?
• Should we create custom or use standard solutions?
• Should we simplify or show all details?
• Should we follow fixed rules or adapt as we go?