The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods HS103: Why IT Is Like Ultimate Frisbee
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May 6, 2025 The discussion begins with the misalignment between IT strategies and team actions, emphasizing the need for collaboration. The hosts explore the balance between individual autonomy and sticking to organizational guidelines. They highlight the importance of adaptability in job roles within IT, comparing it to driving dynamics. Visualization of outcomes is crucial for team motivation. Finally, the conversation uses analogies like Ultimate Frisbee to illustrate effective team dynamics, stressing the value of open communication in navigating challenges.
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Understand Why People Deviate
- When tech team members act against the strategy, first find out why they're deviating.
- Often, they choose the best tool for the job or are addressing business needs missed by the strategy.
Visualize Desired Outcome Regularly
- Regularly paint a clear, visual desired outcome for your team aligned with strategy.
- Discuss how individual efforts align to this outcome to identify necessary tactical exceptions.
IT Is Like Ultimate Frisbee
- IT teamwork is more like ultimate Frisbee than rowing, with people moving in different directions but sharing a goal.
- Understanding this nature helps handle apparent misalignment constructively rather than punitively.
