how constraints cultivate growth
TRANSCRIPT
Less is MoreHow ConstraintsCultivate Growth
Shay [email protected]/constraints-growth
http://flic.kr/p/8nio6w
http://flic.kr/p/4XuSdV
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
How Do We…• Make decisions• Improve experiences• Increase productivity• Work together• Grow and learn
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
DecisionMaking
http://flic.kr/p/8b3g8n
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Don’t waste resources on growth that doesn’t serve a purpose.– Influential Park Ranger (Not a Tree Cop)
“
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
1 Use FewerResources
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Constraints shape and focus problems, and provide clear challenges to overcome…– Marissa Mayer
“
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Use Fewer Resources• Start early• Set initial conditions• Reduce the number of decisions
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
ImproveExperience
http://bit.ly/16D1hB6
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
2 Create
Regulations
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Create Regulations• Organize and simplify• Set rules• Follow a pattern
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
IncreaseProductivity
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
3 Remove
Distractions
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Remove Distractions• Stick to your commitments• Break down task• Reward yourself
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
WorkTogether
http://flic.kr/p/auKkut
http://flic.kr/p/89hCK6
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
4 Self-Organize
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
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
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Alone we are smart, together we are brilliant.– Steven W. Anderson
“
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Self-Organize• Empower your co-workers• Be a leader• Support each other
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Grow& Learn
http://flic.kr/p/7UsT9q
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
5 Stretch
Our Comfort
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Avoid making decisions based on fear or greed. Focus on what feels right and helps the people in your life.– Carl Smith
“
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Stretch Your Comfort• Break habit• Don’t let fear interfere• Work with a friend
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
EmbraceConstraints
http://bit.ly/18kemxL
http://flic.kr/p/hdY5Y
http://flic.kr/p/gm9YAH
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
1 Use Fewer Resources
2 Create Regulations3 Remove Distractions
4 Self-Organize
5 Stretch Your Comfort
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Do not confuse working within constraints with making sacrifices.– Kristian Bjørnard
“
How Constraints Cultivate Growth @shayhowe
Thank You!@shayhowe
learn.shayhowe.com · bit.ly/constraints-growth
Save 35%“SHAYHOWE”peachpit.com