🕯️ Advent of Insight · Day 21 – Alignment Over Agreement
Shared direction matters more than shared opinions.
Shared direction matters more than shared opinions.
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In today’s fast-moving teams, it’s easy to confuse collaboration with role overlap. But when product and delivery mix too much, responsibilities get fuzzy — and the cost shows up in missed outcomes, frustrated teams, and reactive work. This post breaks down why role clarity isn’t bureaucracy — it’s the foundation of alignment, ownership, and real progress.
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