
How Great Leaders Use Friction: Bob Sutton
Creative Confidence Podcast
The Power of Subtraction in Simplifying Processes
The chapter explores the tendency for adding complexity rather than subtracting to solve problems. It discusses how organizations can suffer from 'addition sickness' resulting in inefficiencies, and emphasizes the value of engaging in subtraction to improve efficiency. Through examples and strategies like the subtraction game, the chapter illustrates practical ways to simplify and reduce unnecessary complexity.
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