There are two solutions to the coordination problem, and both of them make people uncomfortable, because both challenge our resistance. 1. Relentlessly limit the number of people allowed to thrash. That means you need formal procedures for excluding people, even well-meaning people with authority. And you need secrecy. If you have a choice between being surprised (and watching a great project ship on time) or being involved (and participating in the late launch of a mediocre project), which do you want? You must pick one or the other. 2. Appoint one person (a linchpin) to run it. Not to co-run
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