Explore a comprehensive taxonomy of corporate decision-making failures in this insightful 46-minute conference talk by Federico Lucifredi from Red Hat. Delve into various antipatterns, personal battle stories, and strategies for overcoming obstacles in the corporate world. Learn about the impacts of fear, excessive communication, and unjustified concerns on decision-making processes. Discover approaches like the Oppenheimer and Feynman method, and understand the consequences of selfish interests, delays, and sabotage. Gain valuable insights into dealing with challenging situations, including "managers from upstairs" and denial of service tactics. Conclude with practical rules for rebels and actionable next steps to improve corporate decision-making.
How Many Ways Can You Fail? A Taxonomy of Corporate Indecision