Have you ever noticed that things often seem to go worse than planned, especially regarding complex work tasks? This workshop aims to shed light on the underlying dynamics contributing to this phenomenon and introduces the concept of ergodicity as a key explanatory framework.
Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and a hands-on game, participants will learn about the principles of ergodicity and how it relates to how we organize our work. Inspired by Eliyahu Goldratt's book "The Goal," the game will challenge participants to think about how their work processes may unintentionally create bad luck and variability.
Attendees will leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of ergodicity and how it applies to their work, as well as practical strategies for improving their productivity and reducing the negative impact of variability. Whether you're a knowledge worker looking to enhance your skills or a manager seeking to optimize your team's performance, this workshop offers valuable insights and tools to help you achieve better outcomes.
I have been paid for coding since 1996, which led me to create three IT companies: I destroyed two, and the third was a success.I fell in love with lean and agile methods in 2003 and have advocated for better software development and knowledge work practices since then.Before and after getting hired by eBay in 2012, as a freelance, I worked for many European firms, including Amazon, Siemens, FAO, ...