Unknowns Are Assets
Day 4 of 30 · Done is better - Build What Matters
Learning goal
List unknowns explicitly to guide inquiry and next steps.
Who
Anyone working on a project can benefit from identifying unknowns.
What
Unknowns are what you do not yet know.
Where
Identify unknowns in your current project or task.
When
Take time to reflect on your current project or task and identify unknowns.
Why it matters
Hidden unknowns can cause surprises and rework.
How
Use unknowns to guide your next steps and communicate them to others.
Guided exercise
For one current project, write a short 'unknowns list': what you do not know yet and when or how you will find out. Share it with one stakeholder.
Independent exercise
Identify unknowns in your current project or task and make a plan to address them.
Self-check
Can you explain the key idea in one sentence?
Bibliography (sources used)
No specific sources needed for this lesson.
Read more
For more information on managing unknowns, check out this article.