The roundabout example came to mind when I wrote t...

2009-09-17T08:47:44.158-04:00

The roundabout example came to mind when I wrote this too. Thank you for sharing.

Vern

As long as we have the general structure in place,...

2009-09-16T18:01:21.788-04:00

As long as we have the general structure in place, it seems that processes run better without specific rules. A perfect example of this is the Swindon Magic Roundabout in England (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_%28Swindon%29). There are no traffic lights or crosswalks, yet it successfully "provides a better throughput of traffic than other designs and has a better safety record" (www.cdrb.co.uk).

I had the opportunity to meet Dave Snowden a while back, who introduced this idea during his speech. He gets very technical in his exploration of setting structures and letting new patterns emerge. If you're interested, there is more available on his website: www.cognitive-edge.com

I enjoy reading your blogs, keep up the great work!

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The roundabout example came to mind when I wrote t...

As long as we have the general structure in place,...