The notion that you’re trying to control the process and prevent error screws things up. We all know the saying it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission. And everyone knows that, but I Think there is a corollary: if everyone is trying to prevent error, it screws things up. It’s better to fix problems than to prevent them. And the natural tendency for managers is to try and prevent error and over plan things.
— Inside Pixar’s Leadership « Scott Berkun I think this is deadly accurate—to a point. There has to be a baseline level of competence/systems/process in place or, otherwise, day after day will be spent putting fires out. (via ajr)
