Really liked the framing, especially the focus on embracing uncertainty instead of rushing into solutions. One thing I’ve seen in practice though is that the biggest challenge isn’t choosing the right method, but maintaining clarity and decision ownership as complexity grows. Without that, even the best frameworks tend to turn into endless loops.
This is really interesting, because in most organizations I worked in, it was very clear who the decision owner is. Maybe this is a difference between cultures.
Thank you for this valuable comment. When it comes to problem-solving and innovation, it's counter-intuitive, but you wouldn't designate an owner, because it's extremely important that no indirect hierarchy emerges and that everyone relies on one person. Everyone needs to be heard equally and take equal ownership, otherwise you don't get the team dynamic that's needed to truly master difficult situations. Later, once a solution has been invented, things can look different again.
that's really great insight - in my mind when I wrote the comment, I was thinking there needs to be one person responsible for moral, motivation, co-ordination, so the execution runs smoothly.
when it comes to ownership, I agree it's not good idea to have a central person making decision and create dependency. Though the person needs to be wise to steer the execution towards the common goals without bureaucracy. Ultimately, the success or failure should be "equally" distributed to the all teams participated.
I agree. If the organization has never used these methods before, it's a good idea to bring in a facilitator with experience. Once the teams are familiar with them, they can apply them on their own.
Regarding the goal, think of soccer: during the game, the team doesn't need someone who directs. Everyone knows what winning looks like, so no steering is needed. After the game, the coach does the analysis together with the team. This could be a review at work. Many people mix this up.
Really liked the framing, especially the focus on embracing uncertainty instead of rushing into solutions. One thing I’ve seen in practice though is that the biggest challenge isn’t choosing the right method, but maintaining clarity and decision ownership as complexity grows. Without that, even the best frameworks tend to turn into endless loops.
This is really interesting, because in most organizations I worked in, it was very clear who the decision owner is. Maybe this is a difference between cultures.
Great example indeed, thanks for the work you put in.
One critical piece is missing in your example - owner / team leader / moderator / decision maker whatever we call it.
The execution plan is cross-functional and there needs to be the ultimate owner to this exercise.
And I am sure this is where you are capable of doing!
Thank you for this valuable comment. When it comes to problem-solving and innovation, it's counter-intuitive, but you wouldn't designate an owner, because it's extremely important that no indirect hierarchy emerges and that everyone relies on one person. Everyone needs to be heard equally and take equal ownership, otherwise you don't get the team dynamic that's needed to truly master difficult situations. Later, once a solution has been invented, things can look different again.
that's really great insight - in my mind when I wrote the comment, I was thinking there needs to be one person responsible for moral, motivation, co-ordination, so the execution runs smoothly.
when it comes to ownership, I agree it's not good idea to have a central person making decision and create dependency. Though the person needs to be wise to steer the execution towards the common goals without bureaucracy. Ultimately, the success or failure should be "equally" distributed to the all teams participated.
I agree. If the organization has never used these methods before, it's a good idea to bring in a facilitator with experience. Once the teams are familiar with them, they can apply them on their own.
Regarding the goal, think of soccer: during the game, the team doesn't need someone who directs. Everyone knows what winning looks like, so no steering is needed. After the game, the coach does the analysis together with the team. This could be a review at work. Many people mix this up.