Listen "The Ringfencing Trap"
Episode Synopsis
Squirrel tells stories of clients whose attempt to ringfence developers on certain tasks ended badly, and we explore why hiding from a difficult conversation with "dedicated" engineers doesn't work.
SHOW LINKS:
- Original tweet: https://twitter.com/douglassquirrel/status/1435602662796537861
- https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/solving-the-problem-of-siloed-it-in-organizations/
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SHOW LINKS:
- Original tweet: https://twitter.com/douglassquirrel/status/1435602662796537861
- https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/solving-the-problem-of-siloed-it-in-organizations/
---
Our new book, Agile Conversations, is out now! See https://agileconversations.com where you can order your copy and get a free video when you join our mailing list!
We'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, or feedback you have about the show.
Email us at [email protected]
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