Groundwork

2. Product & Leadership Groundwork: Building Ideas That Stick

In horse training, groundwork is the essential practice of building respect, trust, and communication before ever getting in the saddle. groundwork

: Most ridden issues—like stiffness or a lack of focus—can be solved by establishing "relaxed impulsion" and "softness" on the ground first. groundwork

In the world of business, groundwork refers to the methodology used to ensure a product or feature actually meets a real human need. groundwork

: Many people think groundwork is just lunging a horse in circles to "take the edge off". True groundwork is a dialogue where you use body language and timing to influence your horse clearly.