Essentials provide practical models for designing effective work systems, synthesized from various sources and mentors.
Essentials are my distilled take on what matters for designing effective work systems. They’re practical models and approximations - not universal laws. Use them as maps to navigate complexity in your context. These essentials connect into coherent approaches when used in combination.
Practices are adaptable, experience-based approaches for solving recurring work system problems, emphasizing common sense and context-specific application.
Patterns offer standardized solutions for common challenges in work systems design, enhancing workflow management and resource allocation.
Principles are foundational rules that guide decision-making in organizations, helping to adapt solutions to unique challenges.
Paradigms are deep thought frameworks that shape perception and problem-solving, influencing both information filtering and perspective limitations.
Disclaimer
The content in this collection draws from various sources and mentors I've learned from throughout my career. I honor their contributions by citing original sources where possible.
My goal is to synthesize this knowledge into something valuable for you: work systems that function effectively in real-world settings.