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Greg Orme's avatar

This really lands. Naming the Job-to-Be-Done as “being the single wringable neck” is powerful – not least because it captures both the burden and the agency.

I also recognise the move from exploration to commitment here. Clarity doesn’t come from narrowing topics, but from naming the responsibility you’re actually supporting. Looking forward to seeing where you take the Solo Chief idea. I'm one, so useful to me!

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Jurgen Appelo's avatar

Thanks for the validation! 🙏🏻

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Alex Jukes's avatar

I think this absolutely the right direction, and as a Solo Chief myself this really resonates. I see the future of collaborative work much more like a network of loosely federated, interdependent individuals rather than formal organisations. This is how I’m operating with the engineers I work with. It all becomes about aligning incentives (although of course, it always was)

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Jurgen Appelo's avatar

Indeed. I find that an incredibly interesting vision of the future. One that I'd like to contribute to.

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Alex Jukes's avatar

You already are :)

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