“Simple rules need to be scalable and generalizable, they have to be action-oriented, and they’re always stated in the positive.”

Has your organization, team or group incorporated simple rules? What impact have simple rules had on your group’s coherence?

Highlights

00:00:00
An inside look at the Consultants Retreat & Network.
00:02:40
Incorporating Humans Systems Dynamics in understanding the CRN’s coherence.
00:04:44
The impact of simple rules on functional patterns.
00:07:20
Applying simple rules to create coherence within the CRN group.
00:13:20
Simple rules are flexible and representative of the group.
00:16:36
Don’t have too many simple rules – limit the number so they stay relevant, applicable and flexible.
00:21:05
If a group cultivates initiative, it must be open to change. An unsuccessful change can be a learning experience.
00:24:54
Simple rules can be very powerful and help organizations and distributed teams become more aligned.

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