First Principles Thinking
Strip inherited assumptions away and rebuild solutions from foundational truths, not convention.
Strip inherited assumptions away and rebuild solutions from foundational truths, not convention.
Most problems get solved the same way they've always been solved — not because the old way is best, but because it's familiar. 58% of assumptions underlying major business decisions turn out to be wrong when tested. This lab teaches your team to break problems down to foundational truths.
The STRIP Framework
State the Problem · Test Assumptions · Reduce to Fundamentals · Imagine from Scratch · Prototype & Test
"I think it's important to reason from first principles rather than by analogy." — Elon Musk
Key Insight
58% of assumptions underlying major business decisions turn out to be wrong.
What's In Every Kit
- 1 Facilitator Guide
- 10 Participant Workbooks
- Scenario Cards
Your manager facilitates. Your team practices. No external trainer required.
Session duration: 60–90 minutes · Up to 10 learners per kit