Shop Talk | Episode 47 of 10

Audit decoder

Two colleagues, one feature, fifteen minutes. Janice hosts, Brian brings years from both sides of the table. An audit letter translated into positions and next moves. Recorded August 2026.

The first two minutes play for everyone. The full episode is available on request with a work email.

What this episode covers

One feature, properly explored: Audit decoder. An audit letter translated into positions and next moves. Brian carries the real life texture from years running sourcing, Janice keeps the structure honest.

Live over the product: dropping the letter in, what they can actually demand, the plan and the do-nots. Plus the use cases counted out loud, the honest when-not-to-use-it beat, and the ten minute way to start on your own paper tonight.

Chapters

0:00Welcome: the letter that ruins a quarter
2:26How the decoder reads the letter
4:34Live: dropping the letter in
7:23Live: what they can actually demand
9:36Live: the plan and the do-nots
11:53Brainstorm: five ways teams use it
14:19Real life: the too-helpful reply story
16:08Start tonight: decode your last letter

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