Zen and the Nature of Scale

Looks can be deceptive.

16th-century ink painting of a business owner meeting a Buddhist master in a serene temple setting. Detailed line work and ink washes, wooden pillars and curved eaves, incense smoke swirling in the air, a Buddha statue in the background, calm and reflective atmosphere, muted earthy colors, intricate patterns on robes, traditional calligraphy scrolls on the walls, harmonious composition, ethereal and spiritual mood.
A director and a Master. Image created with AI by Midjourney.

“Today was a big day for us, Master,” said the CEO. “We finished implementing the Scaled Agile Framework!”

“That sounds impressive,” said the Master. “But Enlighten me, what does it do?”

“It allows our teams to work together effectively across the entire company!” said the CEO.

“Well, well,” said the Master, “so I reckon they weren’t able to do so before?”

“Not at all, Master,” said the CEO. “Our communication wasn’t structured. Everybody was just talking to everybody. From my perspective, the company looked like a giant ants’ nest!”

“I see,” said the Master, “so you believe that ants do not work together effectively?”

At that moment, the CEO was Enlightened.

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