Most people think it’s a food debate. It’s not. It’s a Design Governance debate. That pineapple is a direct threat to Excellence—the exact kind of rogue request that wrecks your delivery velocity and burns your budget.

I’ve just posted about why true Design Excellence is actually a choice of exclusion. If you're tired of paying a "Technical Tax" for every dodgy, one-off component, this one is for you.

Have a read and let me know your thoughts. Just... don't bring the fruit, yeah?

Take care,
L

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In this post, I'll continue to reflect on the leadership patterns in management and parenting that consistently connect these two worlds.

Whether you’re overseeing a team of 15 or wrangling two little rascals fighting over a Lego brick, the challenges you face are quite similar: nurturing growth in others while navigating uncertainty.

I explored three patterns, the first one isn’t just about being nice; it’s about strategic effectiveness. The second one is the toughest pattern for perfectionists, and as designers, we often set perfection as our sole benchmark. And the third one, simplifies my view of leadership, I’ve come to see it as the art of saying NO as a guiding principle.

Thank you for reading.

Take care,
L

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