Direction - Clay Parker Jones

Clarify long-term purpose before optimizing execution.

Empower teams to make frequent, smaller adjustments rather than relying on rigid plans.

Define ambitious objectives with measurable results to track and adjust progress.

Simplify strategy into memorable rules that clarify decision-making.

Use explicit, transparent processes for making major decisions.

Separate input from decision-making authority to increase valuable feedback.

Default to open information-sharing, balanced with privacy when necessary.

Use relative performance benchmarks rather than rigid annual budgets or goals.

Leaders directly access updates rather than relying on reports.

Replace status reports with demonstrations of actual work.

Regularly integrate performance metrics into discussions.

Maintain a clear backlog to keep priorities explicit and transparent.

Treat constructive conflict as essential and beneficial for progress.

Implement clear, structured methods to resolve conflict effectively.

Explicitly document working agreements among colleagues.

Run self-organizing, participant-driven workshops.

Envision ideal outcomes first, then identify steps needed to achieve them.

Explicitly define team purpose, roles, decisions, and processes in writing.

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