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STAGE 3 · TEAM DYNAMICSTHE STRIP METHOD

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

Choose Your Format
Physical Kit
Printed & shipped
$299
Digital Kit
Instant PDF download
$249

Session duration: 60–90 min  ·  Up to 10 learners per kit

That's less than $30 per learner for a complete, ready-to-run session.

How It Compares

External facilitator $2,000–$5,000/session
Per-seat LMS license $150–$400/person/yr
Off-site workshop $5,000–$15,000/day
Leaders Edge Lab $299/kit · reusable guide

74% of training spend never transfers to behavior change. This one is built different.