In the latest episode of the Collaborwocky podcast, hosts Jim and Mark delve into the intricate relationship between structure, understanding, and work effectiveness. Here are the key takeaways:
- Teams often self-organize without a clear structure, leading to haphazard efforts.
- They then adopt ill-fitting structures, mistaking them for understanding.
- The result: neither the structure nor the understanding aligns with the actual work.
- Some treat frameworks as canon, memorizing them without critical evaluation.
- Jim humorously likens this to Jesus returning and clarifying his teachings on feeding the poor.
- Structure should adapt to the work, not the other way around.
- Avoid the sunk cost fallacy; be willing to change when needed.
- Use tools like value stream mapping to visualize structure.
- Keep it visible and revisit it regularly to stay aligned.
Remember, effective work requires a balance between structure and adaptability. Let understanding guide your choices, and don’t be afraid to evolve. 🌟
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- Jim Benson: Founder of Modus Institute and co-author of Personal Kanban and the NEW Course, Toxic Waste.
- Tonianne DeMaria: Co-founder of Modus Institute, co-author of Personal Kanban, and an expert in the psychology and neuroscience behind work.
- Dave Prior: Certified Scrum Trainer and a faculty member at Modus Institute. His new course is Art of War for Collaboration on Modus Institute.
- Mark Kilby: Co-author of the book, From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams, and a co-instructor for the new Successful Distributed Teams course on Modus Institute.
- Thushyanthan A.: An education industry professional and a Modus Institute faculty member with a love for documentation. His newest course is Collaborative Knowledge.
