Robert Fritz went on to teach us about structural tension, tension charting, structural conflict, and structural redesign. The way out of an oscillating pattern is to change the underlying structures. In an oscillating structure, you can’t-it’s the one-step forward, one-step back syndrome. In an advancing structure, you are able to create positive results in the areas you care most deeply about. The underlying structures of an organization produce two types of outcomes: advancing or oscillating. You’ll recall the lessons explained through the art and science of structural dynamics and its key message: that the underlying structure of an organization, or anything else in life, determines its behavior. Special thanks to PJ Eby for recommending this book.If you read the original The Path of Least Resistance for Managers since it was first published in 1999, then you will recall the insight, wisdom, and practical approaches to improving organizational performance that it includes. This book will help you in every aspect of your life and work: after all, creating something of value is what business is fundamentally about. Ultimately, The Path of Least Resistance will teach you how to imagine (in vivid detail) what you want to create, establish a structure that will pull you towards your goal, and maintain the momentum generated by your early efforts until you've successfully created what you desire. Trying to achieve better results without changing the underlying structure is like trying to ski uphill - you can try, but it's not going to work all that well. If you're trying to accomplish something important and you're having trouble making progress, you should examine the structure underlying your actions. "Structural tension" is a key element in many complex systems in the world, including the systems you're surrounded by when you're trying to work. From a certain perspective, every creative and productive person is simply "making it up as they go along," regardless of their field of work or study. While studying the creative process to as a way to help himself create better music, Fritz discovered that there aren't just similarities between the creative process used by artists and the process businesspeople use to create results: it's the exact same process. The author's background is, of all things, music composition. The Path of Least Resistance will completely change the way you think about goals and planning. Review: 'The Path Of Least Resistance' by Robert Fritzĭon't judge a book by its cover: this is not a flowery, froofy self-help book. From The Personal MBA's List of the 99 Best Business Books.
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