MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Situation

Operations

Identify one routine task you could simplify or delegate this week—free up time for meaningful work.

Review your daily workflow—spot one unnecessary step you can cut to free time.

Revisit a checklist you use—update or shorten one that feels outdated.

Ask yourself: “What’s one routine task that drains me more than it should?”

Time one routine task—can you finish it faster with a template or tool?

Review your task list—archive or delete anything older than 30 days that no longer matters.

When did your daily rhythm last feel smooth and effortless—what made that possible?

What’s one area of your routine where you keep reinventing the wheel—what’s missing in your setup?

When was the last time you missed a personal deadline—what caused it most?

Which routines have become overly complicated—are they still adding value?

How consistent is your approach to repeated tasks—do others know what to expect?

When do you feel most “in flow” with your activities—and when do you feel blocked?

Map your weekly activities—group them by purpose and spot where time is draining.

Choose one repeat task—document it clearly, then test it with a peer for clarity.

Block one hour to create or improve a template you’ve been working around manually.

Identify the most confusing routine you have—sketch a simpler version.

Pilot a recurring weekly check-in—focus only on what’s working and what’s not.

Conduct a task audit—batch, drop, or streamline low-impact actions.

Ask: “What’s one routine task I do that could be simplified or improved another way?”

Walk a peer through your current process—ask where they hesitate or see confusion.

Share a recent routine with a peer—ask, “Where would you streamline if this were yours?”

Run a quick poll: which tool or process feels like the biggest time waster for you right now?

Invite someone younger to shadow your process—what fresh ideas do they bring?

Ask a peer group: “Where do I unintentionally create bottlenecks for others?”

Reframe “I’ll just handle it” to “I’m building repeatable routines that make life easier.”

Instead of saying “That’s how I’ve always done it,” ask “What’s the purpose behind this step?”

Reframe routines not as chores but as the invisible engine that sustains progress.

Shift from “This works for me” to “Does it work for those who depend on me?”

View disorder not as personal failure, but as a signal for simplification.

Replace “I’ll deal with it later” with “How can I prevent this recurring next time?”

Track how many times you repeat routine tasks—what could be simplified?

Watch how long it takes to find old files or notes—does your system support quick access?

Observe where projects often stall—planning, clarity, or follow-through?

Monitor routines—are systems working as intended or being worked around?

Track last-minute scrambles—are they due to planning or mis-prioritization?

Pay attention to repeated mistakes—are they from unclear steps or missing systems?

Decision-making

Identify one decision you’ve delayed—write down the risk of waiting, then act today.

Use a simple “Yes / No / Not now” list to quickly triage personal or project decisions.

Revisit a recent small decision—was it thoughtful, or by default? What would you do differently?

Write out three criteria that define a “good choice” for your current stage.

Ask a trusted peer to sanity-check one choice you’re overthinking.

Block 15 minutes to reflect on a past misstep—what different choice might have changed it?

Think of a time you made a quick personal decision that worked—what inner cues guided you?

When have you overthought something that later proved unimportant—why?

Which decisions feel easiest for you—and which create the most doubt?

Are you more comfortable with reversible or irreversible choices—and how does that shape action?

How often do you make choices based on others’ expectations vs. your own logic?

When did you last change your mind from new input—and how did that feel?

Keep a decision log for one week—write down key choices, reasoning, and results.

Before your next big choice, write three possible options—not just yes or no.

Run a pre-mortem with a peer—what could go wrong with your current plan?

Ask two peers for opposing views on a choice—see what tension reveals.

Lead a group through a decision matrix—compare options with criteria and weight.

Force one decision today that’s been stuck for a week—commit to action.

Ask a peer: “What’s one decision I’ve made recently that you think worked well, and why?”

Share a past decision with peers—what did they learn, and what would they have done differently?

Present a tough personal choice to someone outside your field—what perspective do they offer?

Share how you framed a tough tradeoff—ask if you explained it clearly enough.

Ask your peers: “Where do I get stuck in decisions—and what’s really causing it?”

Share a recent choice in a group retro—what helped or hindered alignment?

Reframe “I’ll wait to decide” to “What would help me feel confident enough to move now?”

Change “I might be wrong” to “Let’s try it and learn quickly.”

Recast mistakes not as failures, but as useful experiments with feedback.

Shift from “What’s safest” to “What’s most aligned with my long-term goals?”

Instead of “I need certainty,” ask “What’s the minimum clarity I need to move forward?”

Reframe choices not as final outcomes, but as bets—what am I willing to risk or learn?

Notice when you delay personal choices—what fears or doubts resurface?

Track how long it takes you to settle decisions—are choices really final?

Watch how others around you choose—what criteria or filters guide them?

Listen to your self-talk before deciding—are you seeking comfort or growth?

Observe how often emotions shape choices more than facts—when does this appear?

Monitor how your own priorities shift—reactive or intentional?

Structure

Sketch your weekly schedule—are learning, leisure, and contribution balanced and clear?

Identify one area of responsibility that feels unclear—clarify what belongs to you today.

Review your personal goals—do they align with how you’re spending your time?

Update one description of your role—make it match your current contributions.

Check if your family or peers know when to involve you—clarify with one today.

Define in one sentence the purpose of your current stage—does it match your reality?

When have you seen structure in your week help you thrive—what worked so well?

When have unclear roles in your activities caused confusion—what was the effect?

How does your current schedule support—or block—your engagement with others?

Think of a time you felt underused—was it due to unclear expectations or structure?

What parts of your role are assumed but not defined—how does that affect your clarity?

Reflect on when your personal structure shifted—how did it affect your engagement?

Clarify your top five priorities—write down who or what they serve.

Map out who you’d turn to if a project hit obstacles—who steps in where?

Run a mini-workshop: “What’s working or not in how I use my time now?”

Draft a RACI chart for one personal project—who’s Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed?

Spot a responsibility floating between people—assign it clearly today.

Review your weekly plan—does it reflect your true priorities, or are gaps showing?

Ask a trusted friend: “What part of my role or contribution do you rely on most?”

Ask a peer: “Which parts of my current role or projects feel unclear or overlapping to you?”

Show a peer your current schedule—ask, “Where might friction or confusion arise here?”

Ask a new peer to describe your role—do they get it right?

Gather input on how well accountability flows in your current commitments.

Share your current role definition with a mentor—does it match their view of your value?

Reframe “my role is fixed” to “my role evolves with new stages—what should shift today?”

Shift from “I need more people” to “Can I redistribute roles or adapt to what’s here?”

View unclear roles not as dysfunction but as chances to redesign together.

Recast structure not as control but as support—how does that change your approach?

Instead of “I lack authority,” ask “What part can I own fully and visibly?”

Reframe networks as maps of influence and support, not just contact lists.

Watch where commitments slip—what’s not clearly defined or supported?

Observe how family or groups organize—who leads, who defers, and why?

Track how often responsibilities get bounced around—could clearer roles prevent it?

Notice recurring confusion—are expectations unclear or roles overlapping?

Pay attention to how groups welcome newcomers—does the structure support belonging?

Monitor how often you step outside your role—does it show agility or lack of clarity?

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