Fanatical Fridays Ep. 55: Fire Bullets, Then Cannonballs
Episode description
The need for testing is widely accepted, but what does “testing” mean in today’s landscape? In this week’s episode, Mickey, Zach, and a new co-host, Shane, discuss Jim Collins’ “fire bullets, then cannonballs” method.
This method, outlined in his book Great by Choice, details the importance of measurement and calibration as it pertains to testing. What does this mean for student recruitment efforts? Come find out!
You can connect with Zach on LinkedIn or Twitter, Mickey on LinkedIn, and Shane on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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