consultancy-training.prolific

I understand EngineerBetter's approach to investigative consultancy

In order of preference and depending on availability, either:

1. Get Deejay to talk you through the _Debugging Your Development Process_ slides
1. Watch the [_Debugging Your Development Process_ video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDsbwfHg9zc) and read the [accompanying blog post](https://www.engineerbetter.com/blog/debugging-your-development-process/)

## Acceptance

* Be able to explain to a colleague:
  * What are the three investigative techniques used?
  * What is a Current Reality Tree?
  * Why is the Current Reality Tree important?

L: training, consultancy

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I have a vague awareness of the sort of interview questions we ask in consultancy gigs

Read the [list of investigative questions](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aozOSD-aPutqYH_X8CaMwz_tUB9tFhCL8keKK_Htl7w/edit#gid=0) that we ask in interviews.

## Acceptance

* Close the spreadsheet
* See how many questions you can recall
* See how many reasons for questions you can recall

L: training, consultancy

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I can draw a value stream map

Create a value stream map for a process that you know well - perhaps from a past employer or engagement.

It should include:

* Boxes describing each stage during which a thing is worked on
* Estimates of how long a thing is worked on for
* Estimates of how long a thing waits between stages
* Estimates of how often a thing is rejected between stages
* A calculation of flow efficiency
* A calculation of min, max, and typical lead-time-to-production

## Acceptance

* Show the above to one of your colleagues who has done this exercise before

L: training, consultancy

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I can draw a current reality tree

Create a current reality tree that describes a system that you know well, perhaps a previous team, engagement or employer. If someone else is doing this exercise at the same time, you should walk each other through your CRTs and challenge each other's assertions.

It should include:

* Reported symptoms
* Intermediate causes
* Root causes
* Any feedback loops

## Acceptance

* Show the CRT to one of your colleagues who has completed this exercise before

L: training, consultancy