“ A climate of fear surrounds any attempt at skunkworks initiatives outside established processes—one misstep, and the bureaucratic snakes strike. This environment has bred a pervasive 'learned helplessness' throughout the engineering ranks, stifling the very innovation culture that built Intel's empire.”
His mention of process reminded me of this from Steve Jobs
Adding process often seems insidious to me. You add process, you declare victory… and are never able to measure the cost. Others see it, recognize the ease of adding process and yeah they want free wins without consequences too.
“ A climate of fear surrounds any attempt at skunkworks initiatives outside established processes—one misstep, and the bureaucratic snakes strike. This environment has bred a pervasive 'learned helplessness' throughout the engineering ranks, stifling the very innovation culture that built Intel's empire.”
His mention of process reminded me of this from Steve Jobs
https://youtu.be/s4Cz49MLh4o
Adding process often seems insidious to me. You add process, you declare victory… and are never able to measure the cost. Others see it, recognize the ease of adding process and yeah they want free wins without consequences too.