diff --git a/rules/for-the-record/disagree-and-commit.png b/rules/for-the-record/disagree-and-commit.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a8ed48c90c8 Binary files /dev/null and b/rules/for-the-record/disagree-and-commit.png differ diff --git a/rules/for-the-record/rule.md b/rules/for-the-record/rule.md index bdf406371ce..98b6023dc8b 100644 --- a/rules/for-the-record/rule.md +++ b/rules/for-the-record/rule.md @@ -28,6 +28,19 @@ Regardless it is important to document disagreements so the client is crystal cl ![Figure: It's common for people to say "I don't remember you disagreeing with that decision", sending a "for the record" email makes it clear](past-decision-1500x500.jpg) +`youtube: https://youtu.be/VFwCGECvq4I` +**Video: Jeff Bezos talking about the problems of being determined and winning an argument by attrition + +::: bad +**Don't win by attrition:** Disagreements should never be resolved merely by who gets tired of arguing first. +![Bad Example - Never resolve an argument by who gets exhausted first](winning-by-attrition.png) +::: + +::: good +**Disagree and Commit:** - Enhance productivity by disagreeing and getting on with the job anyway. Note this is similar to 'for the record' except verbal rather than written. +![Good Example - Even though you disagree it's best to still commit and proceed](disagree-and-commit.png) +::: + ::: greybox **One war story** diff --git a/rules/for-the-record/winning-by-attrition.png b/rules/for-the-record/winning-by-attrition.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e03ea7ecbc9 Binary files /dev/null and b/rules/for-the-record/winning-by-attrition.png differ