PrinciplesOfProductDevelopmentFlow.AchievingDecentrlizedControl

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> Decentralize control for problems and opportunities that age poorly
 * D1:    The Second Perishability Principle **

> Centralize control for problems that are infrequent, large, or that have significant economics of scale
 * D2:    The Scale Principle **

> Adapt the control approach to emerging information about the problem
 * D3:    The Principle of Layered Control **

> Adjust the plan for unplanned obstacles and opportunities
 * D4:    The Opportunistic Principle **

> Be able to quickly reorganize decentralized resources to create centralized power
 * D5:    The Principle of Virtual Centralization **

> The inefficiency of decentralization can cost less than the value of faster response time
 * D6:    The Inefficiency Principle **

> There is more value created with overall alignment than local excellence
 * D7:    The Principle of Alignment **

> Specify the end state, its purpose, and the minimal possible constraints
 * D8:    The Principle of Mission **

> Stablish clear roles and boundaries
 * D9:    The Principle of Boundaries **

> Designate a main effort and subordinate other activities
 * D10:    The Main Effort Principle **

> The main effort may shift quickly when conditions change
 * D11:    The Principle of Dynamic Alignment **

> Develop the ability to quickly shift focus
 * D12:    The Second Agility Principle **

> Tactical coordination should be local
 * D13:    The Principle of Peer-Level Coordination **

> Use simple modular plans
 * D14:    The Principle of Flexible Plans **

> Decentralize a portion of reserves
 * D15:    The Principle of Tactical Reserves **

> Make early and meaningful contact with the problem
 * D16:    The Principle of Early Contact **

> For decentralized decisions, disseminate key information widely
 * D17:    The Principle of Decentralized Information **

> We can't response faster than our frequency response
 * D18:    The Frequency Response Principle **

> When response time is important, measure response time
 * D19:    The Quality of Service Principle **

> Use internal and external markets to decentralize control
 * D20:    The Second Market Principle **

> Cultivating initiative enables us to use initiative
 * D21:    The Principle of Regenerative Initiative **

> Exploit the speed and bandwidth of face-to-face communications
 * D22:    The Principle of Face-to-Face Communication **

> Trust is built through experience
 * D23:    The Trust Principle**

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