At Work with The Ready 128. Jamming, Gaming, and Org Designing
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May 23, 2022 Dive into the intriguing parallels between creativity in music, gaming, and organizational design. Learn how improvisation fuels adaptability in unpredictable environments. The hosts share personal stories that reveal instincts in high-pressure situations and the importance of teamwork. Discover how past experiences shape current performance, and why embracing complexity with playfulness fosters innovation. Ultimately, trust and communication are the keys to thriving both in collaborative gaming and dynamic workplaces.
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Aaron's Battle Royale Lessons
- Aaron describes learning to play team-based battle royale video games.
- He struggled with planning instincts while pros acted with flexible, in-the-moment decisions.
Planning Muscle vs Noticing Muscle
- Planning to avoid discomfort is a common but ineffective instinct in complex, uncertain situations.
- New heuristics and openness to experimentation are needed over rigid planning.
Fear of Loss Over Change
- People fear loss of identity more than change itself.
- This fear creates resistance when trying something new that challenges self-image.