# Focus on people not on org #permanentnote ## Source - [[book - Why Simple Wins - Escape the Complexity Trap and Get to Work That Matters]] ## Keywords (topics and howto) - [[topic - simplification]] - [[topic - leading and managing]] - [[topic - mentoring, advising and coaching]] - [[how to build trust]] - [[how to be a better leader]] - [[how to get stuff done well]] by letting the people in the trenches find their way ## Relevant notes - [[zt - it is all about people - humans]] - [[zt - having ideas is easy making them happen is hard]] - [[zt - let them lead]] - [[zt - tools for team]] - [[zt - natural project planning with gtd]] - [[zt - everyone is smart]] - [[zt - auto-healing team]] - [[zt - quality is THE goal]] and quality is better achieved when people can make it happen - [[zt - being a contribution]] by allowing people to contribute - [[zt - hire brains not skills]] - avoid the [[zt - the second violin voice]] - [[zt - on being a good advisor]] - [[zt - never assume always test]] - [[zt - communication techniques]] - [[zt - candour is a powerful word]] - [[zt - feedback is always welcome]] - [[zt - everyone craves understanding]] - [[zt - ask a lot, shut up and listen]] ## Notes - Do not focus your action at the org-level, but create initiatives at the team or people level