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USING ENABLING CONSTRAINTS FOR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

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Summary from the TLDR Product newsletter

The "Great Stink" of 1858, caused by London's inadequate sewage system, highlights how rapid growth can lead to inefficiency and neglect until problems reach a breaking point, forcing action. Similarly, in fast-scaling businesses, implementing "enabling constraints" can help address inefficiencies and incoherence before they spiral out of control, providing early warning systems and encouraging more thoughtful decision-making.