Really enjoyed this piece, David. The idea of organizational drag as a “silent killer” of growth really hits home… especially the way small inefficiencies can snowball into real barriers. I’ve seen firsthand (in all sized organizations) how even well-intentioned processes can end up slowing teams down if left unchecked and unoptimized. Thanks for the reminder that speed and clarity aren’t just nice-to-haves, they’re strategic advantages for every business Great read! Have been enjoying your insightful article series! Especially the history of M&Ms… 😂
Really liked the examples. A couple ways I’ve headed off drag is: when I send something to a large group for review, I establish the quorum and let people know I’ll move forward by a certain date as long as certain people or certain number of people have provided input; I work through the admin system to get on leader’s calendars when I just need a few minutes to get sign off for the next step that will allow me to move forward; and I am getting to that courageous clarity you mention, by spending sufficient time nailing down critical elements like strategy and goals, thus empowering myself to lead and not wait.
Really enjoyed this piece, David. The idea of organizational drag as a “silent killer” of growth really hits home… especially the way small inefficiencies can snowball into real barriers. I’ve seen firsthand (in all sized organizations) how even well-intentioned processes can end up slowing teams down if left unchecked and unoptimized. Thanks for the reminder that speed and clarity aren’t just nice-to-haves, they’re strategic advantages for every business Great read! Have been enjoying your insightful article series! Especially the history of M&Ms… 😂
Robin - Thanks for the comment and your insight! Talk next week - have a great weekend!
Really liked the examples. A couple ways I’ve headed off drag is: when I send something to a large group for review, I establish the quorum and let people know I’ll move forward by a certain date as long as certain people or certain number of people have provided input; I work through the admin system to get on leader’s calendars when I just need a few minutes to get sign off for the next step that will allow me to move forward; and I am getting to that courageous clarity you mention, by spending sufficient time nailing down critical elements like strategy and goals, thus empowering myself to lead and not wait.
Thanks for the comment and love the example you gave in your "real-life"!