Pragmatism means finding solutions that are practical and executable. You quickly recognize what works in practice and what doesn't, and you're not afraid to take straightforward paths.
Pragmatism is the key to action. - Max Mustermann
The talent in action
Max organizes a sprint review team meeting. He notices that some solutions are not working. Instead of discussing for a long time, he quickly conducts a survey and finds a workable solution that the team implements right away. His pragmatic approach leads to noticeable progress.
The blind spot
In another meeting, however, Max wants to make a quick decision without considering other opinions. This leads to dissatisfaction in the team as some members feel overlooked and believe their perspectives are not valued. Max realizes only later that a more extensive discussion was necessary.
Always keep the current goal in mind when making decisions.
Encourage open discussions to find various solutions.
Set a time limit to arrive at quick decisions.
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