Shop Talk | Episode 25 of 10

The briefing

Two colleagues, one feature, fifteen minutes. Janice hosts, Brian brings years from both sides of the table. What changed and what needs you, in one read. 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: The briefing. What changed and what needs you, in one read. Brian carries the real life texture from years running sourcing, Janice keeps the structure honest.

Live over the product: pressing play on the month, the five chapters, one by one, the case file and the moves. 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 week you missed
2:21How the briefing writes itself
4:23Live: pressing play on the month
6:55Live: the five chapters, one by one
9:09Live: the case file and the moves
11:17Brainstorm: five ways teams use it
13:37Real life: the status deck treadmill
15:21Start tonight: record your first briefing

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