how constraints cultivate growth
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Shay Howe's talk from Future Insights Live 2014 in Las Vegas: "Nowadays, our options are endless and as designers and developers we can build any website or application we wish. By settling constraints, we force ourselves to be more productive. Within this session, Shay will dive into different constraints and their benefits to building websites." Miss his talk? Join us at a future show: www.futureofwebdesign.com. Sign up for our newsletter at futureinsights.com and get 15% off your next conference. Want to see more from Shay Howe? Visit his educational site at http://learn.shayhowe.com/TRANSCRIPT
Less is MoreHow ConstraintsCultivate Growth
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How Do We…• Make decisions• Improve experiences• Increase productivity• Work together• Grow and learn
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DecisionMaking
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1 Use FewerResources
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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
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ImproveExperience
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2 Create
Regulations
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Create Regulations• Organize and simplify• Set rules• Follow a pattern
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IncreaseProductivity
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3 Remove
Distractions
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Remove Distractions• Stick to your commitments• Break down task• Reward yourself
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WorkTogether
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4 Self-Organize
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7 Roles• Inform
Informs what they decide
• ExplainExplains what they decide
• ConsultConsults before making the decision
• CollaborateCollaborates to reach a decision
• AdviseAdvises on a decision
• InquireInquires on a decision
• AbstainAbstains from a decision
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Self-Organize• Empower your co-workers• Be a leader• Support each other
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Grow& Learn
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5 Stretch
Our Comfort
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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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EmbraceConstraints
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1 Use Fewer Resources
2 Create Regulations3 Remove Distractions
4 Self-Organize
5 Stretch Your Comfort
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Do not confuse working within constraints with making sacrifices.– Kristian Bjørnard
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