Generative and Concentrative Work Patterns
Intro
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Consider linking to a few John Cutler tweets where I respond with "interchange"
Generative
Ideation
Brainstorming
Open-ended problem solving
Increasing to-dos, ideas to contemplate
These are examples of generative work patterns; or patterns that generate work to be done.
Concentrative
Prioritization
Scoping
Refinement
Consolidation
Doing work
Saying no to new work or anything that enlarges the scope of work already in flight
These are examples of concentrative work patterns; or patterns that reduce work to be done through doing; in its many forms.
Balanced interchange
When creating something new in an organization, a concentrative force is necessary, to put something together that stays together. (arrows push inward [creation] and push outward [growth])
What are the disintegrative forces? (arrows pulling outward [disintegration])
Which arrows pull inward? [implosion]
The perspective for the organization is distinct (but not necessarily different) than each individual's perspective.
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