The Algorithm by Jon McNeill, framework 4 of 7
Karim's three conditions
A short rule that frees staff to act fast without asking permission.
Jon McNeill's framework, from The Algorithm, pp. 17 to 94.
- Will it hurt or kill anyone
Make sure the action does not harm people.
- Does it break the law
Do not act illegally.
- Could it cost millions
Avoid anything that might cost the company millions of dollars; otherwise act.
From chapter: Part I: Principles of the Algorithm, pp. 17–94
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Framework 6 · Sales and negotiation Expand the definition of your product A set of questions for widening the product to the customer's entire experience.
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Framework 7 · Leadership The 20 percent rule McNeill's habit of spending one day a week living the customer journey.
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Framework 1 · Content and packaging The Algorithm Five ordered steps for making any process faster, simpler and cheaper.
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Framework 2 · Systems and operations Map the process and circle what the customer pays for The hands-on way to simplify a process before optimising it.
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Framework 3 · Systems and operations Cycle time and touch time A way to find where a process wastes time and then speed it up safely.