Additive Logic

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As a leader it is challenging to not default to basic additive logic. 
2 team members are better than 1, and 3 will accomplish more than 2. 
Additive math is hard to break away from when resourcing roles. 


This logic breaks down with projects; more projects do not mean more productivity. 
The same applies to priorities; more do not lead to increased clarity.  
Your brain is driven to leverage binary addition-subtraction models. 


Leadership math is complex. 
You are solving for hidden variables and complex correlations. 
For example: removal of something might decrease gross team capacity while increasing team cohesion and eliminating constraints in such a way that net team capacity is increased. 


Your brain defaults to solving problems through adding solutions and resources. 
Sometimes the best addition comes through removing a barrier or drag on resources. 
In leadership math, 3 - 1 can = 5. 



Warm coffee and happy Trails,
- Morning Cup

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