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You’ve probably heard this before: if you want something done, ask a busy person. A team that ships software will keep shipping; a team that talks about…
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Last week, we examined “shiny object syndrome,” a strategy failure mode seen all too often. This week, let’s look at its cousin: avoiding tradeoffs…
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