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Great structures, great performance
The obvious advantage of having better functioning systems within your organisation is that they reduce waste.
Building things the right way
How to make systems that work.

October 2024

Organisations need 'things' that work
Ops people like making things work better.
Becoming an organisation
A good product alone is not enough for long-term success.
Challenge and support
Good relationships are key, but you also need skills to succeed.
Your values matter
As a leader, the way you see things is highly consequential.
Check-ins create better discussions
Sharing emotional context allows you to get other the real issues.

September 2024

Inclusivity improves productivity
"DEI" can be reframed as "supporting better co-creation".
Laying down the paths
How do we make asking powerful questions normal behaviour?
Management is not a universal tool
Managers have to learn their role in a specific context.
Supporting the person vs supporting their work
Separating out the different roles of a good manager.

August 2024

Headcount increases complexity
Is managing a bigger team the price of success?
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