Bikeshedding: When Teams Get Stuck on the Small Stuff (And What to Do About It)

Have you ever been part of a planning session where a team spent 45 minutes debating the perfect name for their new feature flag configuration? Meanwhile, the architectural decision about their service mesh implementation got a mere two-minute discussion… If so, you’ve witnessed bikeshedding in action – a phenomenon that’s been haunting teams since before we had bikes to shed.

Embrace the Mess: How Oblique Thinking Sparks Creativity

What if the secret to creativity lies in embracing the “mess”? Learn how legendary artists like Keith Jarrett have transformed obstacles into creative breakthroughs using oblique thinking – a mindset that transforms chaos into opportunity for powerful problem-solving.

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