MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Financial Management

Watch how mentors discuss financial health—note key terms and priorities they emphasize.

Observe how often financial health comes up in founder talks—who raises it, and in what context?

Study how founders justify expenses—what arguments sound convincing or weak?

Track how often ROI or runway comes up in planning—what does that reveal about focus?

Listen for signs of confidence or fear in financial talks—what do peers reveal between the lines?

Monitor how investor updates are framed—what numbers or themes get repeated?

Project Management

Watch how experienced founders run sprint reviews—what cadence and tools do they use?

Observe what happens when a project lacks clear ownership—how does drift or confusion appear?

Track which project reviews feel productive versus scattered—what makes the difference?

Listen to how often priorities shift in your projects—are they tracked or just improvised?

Monitor how your team handles deadlines—who overcommits, who stalls, and with what results?

Notice when you switch between planning and execution—do you skip steps or shift too quickly?

Change Management

Notice how founders communicate pivots—do they stress emotion, facts, or opportunity?

Watch how teams in your space adapt to pivots—what timing and sequencing support adoption?

Observe how your team responds in the first 48 hours of a pivot—what signals do they show?

Track who embraces vs. resists pivots—what support or clarity makes the difference?

Notice when people disengage during pivots—what’s missing for them to reengage?

Pay attention to your self-talk when a pivot hits—what story are you telling yourself?

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