Extreme Ownership Summary
Download the recommended book summary or open the related TEDx talk on ownership.
Consumption Order
Materials by curriculum sequence
Materials are arranged by their day in the program. Each week includes its selected practical task in lilac. Open a task to see the scenario, required steps, and expected deliverable.
Week 1
Mindset
Time Management Mindset
47mOpen the Make time management your superpower module from Building a Time Management Mindset by Brad Aeon.
Open TrainingBeing Assertive
52mOpen the A few words about the course module from Becoming Assertive: Advocate for Your Interests by TJ Guttormsen.
Open TrainingTranslate ownership, assertiveness, and composure into observable behavior.
Peak Performance
51mOpen the Your most valuable resource module from Recharge Your Energy for Peak Performance by Heidi Hanna.
Open TrainingWeek 2
Structure ambiguity
The Emergency Mind Summary
Download the recommended book summary for performance, judgment, and calm under pressure.
Discover Your Stress Personality
49mOpen the Get to know your "other" personality module from Discover Your Stress Personality by Lauren Hodges.
Open TrainingAnalytical Thinking to Drive Insights
1h 2mOpen the Develop an analytical thinking mindset module from Analytical Thinking to Drive Insights by Christina Stathopoulos.
Open TrainingRead the Scoping in action guide in the Azure Networking wiki, then apply it to structure an ambiguous customer report.
Communicating through Disagreement
41mOpen the Having difficult conversations module from Communicating through Disagreement by Madecraft and Lynne Hurdle.
Open TrainingWeek 3
Set boundaries
Having Difficult Conversations
1h 3mOpen the Difficult conversations module from Having Difficult Conversations by Marlene Chism.
Open TrainingLearning to Say No with Confidence and Grace
42mOpen the The importance of saying no module from Learning to Say No with Confidence and Grace by Melody Wilding.
Open TrainingPatrick Mouratoglou: Champion Mindset
1hOpen the Champion Mindset talk with Patrick Mouratoglou from Talks at Google.
Open VideoBuild reusable language for firm, professional conversations under pressure.
Cultivating a Growth Mindset
42mOpen the How a growth mindset transforms challenges module from Cultivating a Growth Mindset by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts.
Week 4
Improve your working practices
Time Management Mindset
47mOpen the Make time management your superpower module from Building a Time Management Mindset by Brad Aeon.
Open TrainingMatthew Syed: Growth Mindset
1hOpen the How To Develop A Growth Mindset video with Matthew Syed from High Performance.
Delegation Strategies for People Leaders
51mOpen the Uncover the power of delegation module from Delegation Strategies for People Leaders by Madecraft and Carol Walsh.
Open TrainingReflect on feedback you have received or a recurring personal weakness, then turn it into one concrete working habit.
Never Split the Difference
Google TalkOpen the Google Talk on negotiation tactics from Never Split the Difference.
Week 5
Deliver concise operational updates
Peak Performance
51mOpen the Your most valuable resource module from Recharge Your Energy for Peak Performance by Heidi Hanna.
Open TrainingBeing Assertive
52mOpen the A few words about the course module from Becoming Assertive: Advocate for Your Interests by TJ Guttormsen.
Open TrainingDeliver a decision-oriented escalation update in two minutes or about 150 words.
Week 6
Lead the situation
High-Stakes Leadership
1h 4mOpen the High-stakes communication module from High-Stakes Communication by Jenna Lange.
Open TrainingPractice prioritization and judgment with incomplete information and competing demands.
Week 7
Time Attack Scenarios
Each candidate completes one evaluated 30-minute Time Attack scenario, then can conduct free practice sessions afterward.
Each candidate completes one evaluated 30-minute Time Attack scenario, then can conduct free practice sessions afterward.
Each candidate completes one evaluated 30-minute Time Attack scenario, then can conduct free practice sessions afterward.
Each candidate completes one evaluated 30-minute Time Attack scenario, then can conduct free practice sessions afterward.
Reflect on your evaluated Time Attack scenario and any free practice sessions, then prepare goals for Reverse Shadowing.
Week 8
Reverse Shadowing and Graduation
Candidates lead a support session while a mentor observes and provides feedback.
Candidates lead a support session while a mentor observes and provides feedback.
Candidates lead a support session while a mentor observes and provides feedback.
Candidates lead a support session while a mentor observes and provides feedback.
Close the program with a readiness outcome and continuing development commitments.
Supplemental material
Perform Under Pressure
56mOpen the Welcome module from Performing under Pressure by Eddie Davila.
Open Training