How Constraints Cultivate Growth

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How Do We…• Make decisions• Improve experiences• Increase productivity• Work together• Grow and learn


DecisionMaking

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Don’t waste resources on growth that doesn’t serve a purpose.– Influential Park Ranger (Not a Tree Cop)

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1 Use FewerResources


Constraints shape and focus problems, and provide clear challenges to overcome…– Marissa Mayer

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Use Fewer Resources• Start early• Set initial conditions• Reduce the number of decisions


ImproveExperience

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2 Create

Regulations



Create Regulations• Organize and simplify• Set rules• Follow a pattern


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3 Remove

Distractions


Remove Distractions• Stick to your commitments• Break down task• Reward yourself


WorkTogether

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4 Self-Organize


5 Roles• Explain

Explains what they decide

• ConsultConsults before making the decision

• AgreeAgrees with others on a decision

• AdviseAdvises on a decision

• InquireInquires on a decision


Alone we are smart, together we are brilliant.– Steven W. Anderson

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Self-Organize• Empower your co-workers• Be a leader• Support each other


Grow& Learn

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5 Stretch

Our Comfort


Avoid making decisions based on fear or greed. Focus on what feels right and helps the people in your life.– Carl Smith

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Stretch Your Comfort• Break habit• Don’t let fear interfere• Work with a friend


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1 Use Fewer Resources

2 Create Regulations3 Remove Distractions

4 Self-Organize

5 Stretch Your Comfort


Do not confuse working within constraints with making sacrifices.– Kristian Bjørnard

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