Getting Real (Chapter 3)

The concepts under Chapter 3 says something about seeing problems emerging from projects in a positive way; be nice to accept and love them which in reality is really hard to do. For instance, embracing constraints and love changes as the 37Signals says.

I agree to the concept of less mass. It has a good point of view. However, doing changes is not that easy to do as it is easy to say. I think when it comes to doing changes, no matter how small or big it is and the team number involved; somehow it is still hard. The only difference is how quick to shift to the changes. Changes is always present; that is one thing everyone should bear in mind. But then again, having small people to work things out and a small scope is an advantage. I find the concept of ‘emergence’ appealing. The “Keep it small. Keep it simple. Let it happen.” words by the 37Signals is true; it is easy to create and work things if it is small and is not yet that complicated. The 3 person in a group is easy formulate; just merge 3 persons. But, choosing what kinds of people to group with is hard just like the 37Signals said.

Quoting the 37Signals words, “Small companies enjoy fewer formalities, less bureaucracy, and more freedom.” This is true; for instance, “sari-sari store”; it is more oriented to customer, everything in it is simple for instance are the activities and processes and free in a sense that not bounded by strictness.