Zen and the Nature of Scale
Looks can be deceptive.
“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.