Professional Judgment Patterns

Phronesis — practical wisdom. Knowing not just what to do, but when and how much. These patterns capture judgment calls that can’t be reduced to procedures.

The difference between a junior and a senior isn’t technical knowledge — it’s judgment. These entries capture that judgment.

Pattern Page Focus

Incident Response

Triage, communication, stakeholder management during incidents

Vendor Management

TAC engagement, vendor relationships, escalation strategy

Project Estimation

Scoping, timeline estimation, managing expectations

Negotiation

Career negotiations, vendor negotiations, internal advocacy