🕯️ Advent of Insight · Day 19 – Value Streams, Not Bureaucracies
Scaling flow only works when layers don’t drown it.
Scaling flow only works when layers don’t drown it.
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.
True value isn’t about how fast a team delivers — it’s about how well they solve real problems, build strong relationships, and adapt to change. Delivery is only the surface; the real work runs deeper.