Draw a table: rows = team members, columns = skills, cells = competence 1-4.

Phone in closed drawer during deep work — not on desk.

Each month, write 3 behaviors to start, 3 to stop, 3 to continue.

When he opens sensitive topic, say "tell me more" vs reply.

Improve any process via a weekly four-stage loop: Plan, Do, Check, Act.

In few-shot, deliberate variety (positive/negative/edge case) matters more than count.