Oct 16 2024 25 mins 1
We talk about alignment. Especially, we talk about relaxing our beef with the word alignment, and embracing the reasonable desire for alignment.
00:00 Welcome!
00:28 Alignment in companies
00:49 Challenges and misconceptions about alignment
04:07 Coherence vs. alignment; JP Castlin's ABCDE framework, and one line in the sand vs two lines in the sand
08:27 A real-world example of a misaligned project
10:38 Strategies for effective alignment, including "via negativa" alignment
12:52 Aligning teams with reality as well as intent
13:25 The role of the "strategy whisperer"
13:47 Empowering teams to find alignment
13:58 Back briefing for effective communication
16:13 Understanding the need for leadership governance vs the needs of teams
17:30 Challenges with leadership expectations
19:49 Navigating company growth realities
20:37 Dropping our beef with alignment and going vegetarian
23:34 Are you clearly a berry? Clear communication taps the forager's gathering instinct
24:41 Exploring alignment beyond the team
25:42 Final thoughts
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