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Context, Not Control

Give people the context they need to make good decisions, not instructions to follow

Outcomes:
Align & ExecuteInnovateRaise the Bar
Sources:
Netflix

Disagree and Commit

When consensus isn't possible, commit fully to the decision anyway

Outcomes:
Decide FastAlign & ExecuteBuild Trust
Sources:
Amazon

Psychological Safety

Create an environment where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and be vulnerable

Outcomes:
Build TrustInnovateRaise the Bar
Sources:
Google re:WorkAristotle Project

Why Talent Density Drives Velocity

Velocity is not a function of team size. It is a function of talent density.

Outcomes:
Align & ExecuteRaise the BarInnovate
Sources:
Jim PhillipsScaleOS