Six rules to simplify

See http://www.ted.com/talks/yves_morieux_as_work_gets_more_complex_6_rules_to_simplify.html.

Yves Morieux: As work gets more complex, 6 rules to simplify

1. Understand what others do—beyond a superficial title, understand what their role involves.
2. Reinforce integrators—give managers the power to make cooperation happen without forcing KPIs and complicated structures on people.
3. Increase total quantity of power—empower everyone to use their judgement and intelligence to take good risks.
4. Extend the shadow of the future—make sure feedback loops expose employees to the consequences of their actions.
5. Increase reciprocity—remove buffers that force people to be self-sufficient.
6. Reward those who cooperate—“blame is not for failure, it is for failing to cooperate or ask for help”.