Distinguish reflection-in-action from reflection-on-action and use a small in-the-moment adjustment.
The move: listen for the work pushing back. Schon's reflection-in-action is the professional skill of adjusting while doing. It is not stopping every two minutes to analyze yourself. It is noticing that the situation has changed and making one proportionate move. Reflection-on-action Use this after the work. Review the meeting, write the learning, and plan a future experiment. It is slower and more complete. Reflection-in-action Use this during the work. Notice a cue, form a quick hypothesis, and try a small adjustment. It is live and provisional. The useful pause A useful pause is short, specific, and connected to the…
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