LEAD Podcast - S01 / E12

#12 - Decisions, Decisions: The Art of Thinking Critically with Laïla Bougriâ

Geert and Rene discuss critical thinking in decision-making with Laïla Bougriâ, exploring structured approaches and the importance of collaboration and documentation.

In this episode of the LEAD Podcast, Geert van der Cruijsen and Rene van Osnabrugge record live from Techorama, where they are joined by guest Laïla Bougriâ from Particular Software. The discussion centers around the challenges of critical thinking in software development, especially in decision-making processes. Laïla shares insights on avoiding unconscious biases, the importance of a structured approach to decision-making, and the value of documenting problems and solutions thoroughly. She introduces the concept of Request for Comments (RFC) for major decisions and Architecture Decision Records (ADR) for smaller ones, emphasizing the need for collaboration and feedback to ensure well-considered outcomes. The episode concludes with practical advice for implementing these processes in any organization.

**Resources:**

- [Laïla Bougriâ on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lailabougria/)

- [Sample README for Critical Thinking Talk](https://github.com/lailabougria/talks/blob/main/mirror-on-the-wall-am-i-a-critical-thinker/sample/README.md)

- [Critical Thinking Talk on GitHub](https://github.com/lailabougria/talks/tree/main/mirror-on-the-wall-am-i-a-critical-thinker)

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