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BS Management Check Template
Face the dysfunctions. This brutally honest survey reveals the habits that sabotage real discovery, and how to fix them.
Why Culture Is the Hidden Blocker in Discovery
If your team’s culture is obsessed with outputs, status meetings, and fear-driven approvals, no discovery technique will save you. David Pereira’s BS Management Check helps product leaders surface the invisible habits that block learning. This is your mirror. Look into it with your team, and fix what’s broken together.
How to Make the Most of This Template
- Use as a self-reflection exercise or team sync
- Score and discuss each blocker transparently
- Turn dysfunctions into action points
How to Make the Most of the BS Management Check Templates
The Bullshit Management Check Template is a bold self-assessment to reveal the dysfunctions that quietly ruin discovery: endless meetings, fear of saying no, approval theatrics, and output obsession.
It gives your team the vocabulary and the courage to confront these issues honestly — not to assign blame, but to clear the path for meaningful product work.
Exclusive advice from David for product teams:
1. Be honest, not polite
Encourage your team to call out dysfunctions without fear. This isn’t about blame — it’s about clearing blockers.
2. Spot the patterns
Use the responses to identify recurring behaviors like meeting overload, fear of saying no, or approval paralysis.
3. Create space for change
Once dysfunctions are visible, carve out time to address them. Even one small fix (like killing a meeting) can unlock real progress.
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