Probe Storming

If we are holding a meaningful tension, and we deliberately generate varied, safe-to-fail probes aimed at learning rather than control, then we tend to uncover unexpected insight, test implicit assumptions, and discover more coherent paths forward.

This pattern emerged from the repeated difficulty teams face when trying to move from deep insight to tangible action. In complex environments, the instinct is often to fix or decide prematurely. Probe Storming addresses the need to stay curious and experimental in the face of complexity, turning the moment of tension into an invitation to explore, not resolve.