I agree with this concept objectively. As in many things in life, the truth is probably complicated—even if we can simplify it with an analogy. Depth and quality matter as much as quantity.
When you’re looking at “downstream” vs “upstream” solutions (immediate consequences vs root issues), the lens of maximization is going to have a different impact. The efficiency of energy spent, the effort and markers identified and measured; all would be different depending on what you are paying attention to. It’s difficult, but being able to hold space for diverse and even conflicting opinions (within the mindset of “yes &”) is something I see a lot of beuracracies struggle to do. In IFS (a therapy that treats aspects our inner selves as “parts”); finding ways to validate concerns can ultimately lead to better consensus and creative ways of resovling tension—if you apply this concept to an org, arguing internally will maintain tension whereas vaildation may lead to precious refinements/insights that shift the goal slightly.
In short: Layers of mindfulness, openness to conflicting perspectives, and discussion about the positive impact qualities may help embody “good maximization” without becoming too narrow minded or solution jumping.
I agree with this concept objectively. As in many things in life, the truth is probably complicated—even if we can simplify it with an analogy. Depth and quality matter as much as quantity.
When you’re looking at “downstream” vs “upstream” solutions (immediate consequences vs root issues), the lens of maximization is going to have a different impact. The efficiency of energy spent, the effort and markers identified and measured; all would be different depending on what you are paying attention to. It’s difficult, but being able to hold space for diverse and even conflicting opinions (within the mindset of “yes &”) is something I see a lot of beuracracies struggle to do. In IFS (a therapy that treats aspects our inner selves as “parts”); finding ways to validate concerns can ultimately lead to better consensus and creative ways of resovling tension—if you apply this concept to an org, arguing internally will maintain tension whereas vaildation may lead to precious refinements/insights that shift the goal slightly.
In short: Layers of mindfulness, openness to conflicting perspectives, and discussion about the positive impact qualities may help embody “good maximization” without becoming too narrow minded or solution jumping.