Teamwork is, in part, defined by character.
Product development should be empowered to experiment, inspect, and adapt their work based on feedback.
The point above ⬆ reflects the quote below ⬇.
“Character consists of what we do on the third and fourth tries.” – James A. Michener
How often do teams get stopped when they’re making progress as they figure out WHAT DOES NOT WORK?
Doing small, safe-to-fail experiments can lead to incremental and iterative product development.
Software development allows for this working arrangement. Creating physical products can allow for this as well, with some modifications.
I’m curious.
What are your teams doing to build character?
What did you over the weekend?
I started it with learning, but not just any learning.
Friday wrapped up with the beginning of four weeks focused on 3D printing.
My colleagues, Tim Rayburn and Randall Dunigan, walked us through the basics of printing and computer assisted design (CAD).
We wrapped up the evening with a challenge, a product development challenge.
Over the remaining weeks of March, we’ll be iterating on our initial designs and printing prototypes.
“Improving – it’s what we do” in our Dallas Improving office! 🙂
P.S. Did you do something interesting this weekend?
Happy World Book Day!
I decided to post pictures of some of my “go-to” books and my office library.
Most of my professional books are focused on or around product development.
That is not accidental. It is by design.
As well, have books on psychology, creativity, coaching, software development, etc. All of these are in or adjacent to the product space.
Being able to refer people to authors who have impacted my thinking helps me multiply the message about what works.
As my neighbor and I talked last night, these books help solve complex problems.
What I post is distilled down to complicate and/or clear problems many of can relate to in our daily lives.
Never underestimate the tools needed to solve complex problems.
Likewise, seek out books that address those concerns AND point you to additional, authoritative works.
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