Our ability to adapt and respond quickly when faced with constraints is always being tested.
Constraints can suck but they lead to exciting new realities.
Creating value within these constraints delivers secondary benefits when paradigms are busted, new capabilities are developed and we forge new mindsets. We find our edge.
So how can you create systems that can thrive when under the pressure of constraints.
> Run ‘safe-to-fail’ experiments using a KATA to problem solve and when delivering initiatives.
> Establish self-organising teams who have the skills and decision making power to solve problems close to your customers.
> Reward leaders who are comfortable making decisions with imperfect information and see that the only failure is not learning.
Building mechanisms like this into your operation will help teams to continually develop and sharpen their edge and foster healthy team dynamics through collaboration, teamwork and knowledge sharing.