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**Author:** [@system](https://yokoten.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2023 19:04 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/welcome-to-yokoten/7 "2023-01-17T19:04:16Z")
Welcome to the the anti-framework. This is a site for people trying to improve their organisations or places of work from within. A community for sharing knowledge or good practice, and for testing ideas. These pages ar… --- ## [Video Review - Creating Psychological Safety at Work in a Knowledge Economy | Amy Edmondson, Harvard](https://yokoten.net/t/video-review-creating-psychological-safety-at-work-in-a-knowledge-economy-amy-edmondson-harvard/215)
**Author:** [@Alan](https://yokoten.net/u/Alan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2026 16:44 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/video-review-creating-psychological-safety-at-work-in-a-knowledge-economy-amy-edmondson-harvard/215 "2026-10-19T16:44:56Z")
Harvard University’s Dr. Amy Edmondson says psychological safety is mission critical for today’s knowledge economy. When employees don’t have the freedom to speak up, organization’s lose mindshare and early… --- ## [\*\*Video Club Current Video\*\* Dare to Disagree - Margrett Heffernan](https://yokoten.net/t/video-club-current-video-dare-to-disagree-margrett-heffernan/213)
**Author:** [@Alan](https://yokoten.net/u/Alan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2026 15:55 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/video-club-current-video-dare-to-disagree-margrett-heffernan/213 "2026-10-16T15:55:06Z")
Video Link Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren’t echo chamber… --- ## [Right Kind of Wrong - Amy Edmondson](https://yokoten.net/t/right-kind-of-wrong-amy-edmondson/211)
**Author:** [@Alan](https://yokoten.net/u/Alan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2026 10:40 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/right-kind-of-wrong-amy-edmondson/211 "2026-10-16T10:40:32Z")
Winner of the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023 A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2023 A revolutionary guide that will transform your relationship with failure, from the pioneering resea… --- ## [\*\*Book Club Current Book\*\* The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage - Ryan Holiday](https://yokoten.net/t/book-club-current-book-the-obstacle-is-the-way-the-ancient-art-of-turning-adversity-to-advantage-ryan-holiday/217)
**Author:** [@Alan](https://yokoten.net/u/Alan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 15:59 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/book-club-current-book-the-obstacle-is-the-way-the-ancient-art-of-turning-adversity-to-advantage-ryan-holiday/217 "2026-10-08T15:59:30Z")
The book draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn … --- ## [Video Review - Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED](https://yokoten.net/t/video-review-do-schools-kill-creativity-sir-ken-robinson-ted/216)
**Author:** [@Alan](https://yokoten.net/u/Alan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 15:55 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/video-review-do-schools-kill-creativity-sir-ken-robinson-ted/216 "2026-10-08T15:55:53Z")
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. --- ## [The Yokoten Video Club](https://yokoten.net/t/the-yokoten-video-club/212)
**Author:** [@Alan](https://yokoten.net/u/Alan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 09:58 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/the-yokoten-video-club/212 "2026-09-16T09:58:39Z")
A group with the purpose of watching a video and writing reviews so we can see what was learned and which topics are covered. --- ## [Radical Candor by Kim Scott](https://yokoten.net/t/radical-candor-by-kim-scott/207)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 07:53 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/radical-candor-by-kim-scott/207 "2026-09-16T07:53:21Z")
Radical Candor is about caring personally and challenging directly, about soliciting criticism to improve your leadership and also providing guidance that helps others grow. It focuses on praise but doesn’t shy away f… --- ## [Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink](https://yokoten.net/t/drive-the-surprising-truth-about-what-motivates-us-by-daniel-pink/203)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 19:44 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/drive-the-surprising-truth-about-what-motivates-us-by-daniel-pink/203 "2026-09-06T19:44:21Z")
Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does—and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements… --- ## [Accelerate By John Kotter](https://yokoten.net/t/accelerate-by-john-kotter/205)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 19:13 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/accelerate-by-john-kotter/205 "2026-09-06T19:13:14Z")
In Accelerate, the world’s preeminent expert on leadership and change provides a fresh, persuasive take on achieving strategic agility in the face of constant turbulence. Based on his award-winning article in Harvard … --- ## [Come say hello and introduce yourself](https://yokoten.net/t/come-say-hello-and-introduce-yourself/208)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2026 09:23 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/come-say-hello-and-introduce-yourself/208 "2026-09-01T09:23:42Z")
This is a post for new people to introduce themselves! Reply to this post in whatever way you would like. This is a great place for you to read our book reviews while adding your own. Also, you can find our service thin… --- ## [Service Thinking Introduction](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-introduction/128)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 08:07 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-introduction/128 "2026-08-27T08:07:04Z")
What Is Service Thinking Service Thinking is about helping teams and organisations become more effective, primarily through a focus on the delivery of value to customers. We believe every team and organisation ultimatel… --- ## [The Yokoten Book Club](https://yokoten.net/t/the-yokoten-book-club/188)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 09:36 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/the-yokoten-book-club/188 "2026-08-03T09:36:34Z")
Welcome to the Yokoten Book club - somewhere to (hopefully) read and discuss interesting books and maybe meet some like minded people. There’s no formal membership or obligation. If all you want to do is read an occasio… --- ## [Cascades by Greg Satell](https://yokoten.net/t/cascades-by-greg-satell/204)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2026 09:53 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/cascades-by-greg-satell/204 "2026-07-31T09:53:00Z")
This book will show you how to harness the power of Cascades to create a revolutionary movement Cascades by Greg Satell --- ## [Humankind by Rutger Bregman](https://yokoten.net/t/humankind-by-rutger-bregman/202)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 14:03 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/humankind-by-rutger-bregman/202 "2026-07-02T14:03:32Z")
It is time for a new view of human nature. Humankind by Rutger Bregman --- ## [Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen](https://yokoten.net/t/dont-believe-everything-you-think-by-joseph-nguyen/201)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 14:02 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/dont-believe-everything-you-think-by-joseph-nguyen/201 "2026-07-02T14:02:41Z")
Discover the root cause of mental/emotional suffering and how to let go of it Don’t believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen --- ## [Wholehearted by Mike Burrows](https://yokoten.net/t/wholehearted-by-mike-burrows/198)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 14:02 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/wholehearted-by-mike-burrows/198 "2026-07-02T14:02:15Z")
How do leaders at all scales of organisation create the conditions for innovation, excellence, and performance? Initial clues are to be found in the Wholehearted organisation – one that recognises the leadership of th… --- ## [Corporate Rebels Book](https://yokoten.net/t/corporate-rebels-book/107)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 13:21 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/corporate-rebels-book/107 "2026-07-02T13:21:21Z")
8 radical lessons from 150 of the world’s most inspiring companies. This book explores the stories and strategies of companies that have successfully implemented highly progressive and employee-centered approaches to … --- ## [Give and Take by Adam Grant](https://yokoten.net/t/give-and-take-by-adam-grant/189)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 12:39 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/give-and-take-by-adam-grant/189 "2026-07-02T12:39:52Z")
An innovative, groundbreaking book that will captivate readers of Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, The Power of Habit, and Quiet For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: passion, hard work,… --- ## [Team of Teams by Gen McChrystal](https://yokoten.net/t/team-of-teams-by-gen-mcchrystal/190)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://yokoten.net/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 12:37 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/team-of-teams-by-gen-mcchrystal/190 "2026-07-02T12:37:24Z")
In this powerful book, McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to any leader. Through compelling examples, the authors demonstrate that the ‘team of teams’ strategy has… --- ## [Values Survey Workshop](https://yokoten.net/t/values-survey-workshop/187)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2025 16:36 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/values-survey-workshop/187 "2025-05-21T16:36:02Z")
This is something we’ve used internally to test and explore whether the team values we have written down actually reflect reality. Team values on a piece of paper are all well and good to support discussion and alignmen… --- ## [The Content Yokoten Backlog](https://yokoten.net/t/the-content-yokoten-backlog/186)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2025 16:14 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/the-content-yokoten-backlog/186 "2025-05-16T16:14:30Z")
An open backlog of stuff we’re minded to add to this site. Comments, feedback, and priorities are welcome, as are contributions if you fancy taking on any of these topics. Lean Portfolio Management Examples of organis… --- ## [Product Portfolio (LPM)](https://yokoten.net/t/product-portfolio-lpm/170)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2025 21:20 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/product-portfolio-lpm/170 "2025-03-09T21:20:41Z")
Rather than run / operations being delivered by a separate siloed organisation, under a Lean Portfolio Management approach, this falls under the purview of the portfolio. This reflects the portfolio’s accountability for … --- ## [Discourse Changelog](https://yokoten.net/t/discourse-changelog/104)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2025 16:12 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/discourse-changelog/104 "2025-05-14T16:12:16Z")
Topic to track changes made to the Discourse configuration. Starting point: Plugins installed: discourse-docs; discourse-post-voting; discourse-post-voting Theme: Default Components: Discourse Topic Status Filter; Ea… --- ## [Service Thinking Menu](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-menu/153)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2025 21:43 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-menu/153 "2025-02-09T21:43:12Z")
Open-sourced thinking from Clear Star. Comments, feedback, contributions, etc. all welcomed. Introduction: Service Thinking Introduction Guidance Summary: Service Thinking Guidance Summary Context Values & Principle… --- ## [Scrum and Service Thinking](https://yokoten.net/t/scrum-and-service-thinking/142)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2023 12:09 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/scrum-and-service-thinking/142 "2023-11-30T12:09:23Z")
In our Service Thinking Introduction we talk about how we aim to supplement rather than replace existing frameworks or libraries of practices. This topic is part of a series that explores this - this time looking at how… --- ## [Service Thinking: Purpose](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-purpose/110)
**Author:** [@Jon](https://yokoten.net/u/Jon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2023 08:31 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-purpose/110 "2023-11-21T08:31:25Z")
Service Thinking \> Guidance \> Purpose Guidance Notes Teams and Organisations should have a clear and well understood purpose that defines their scope and responsibilities. This purpose should: Describe the Customer t… --- ## [Service Thinking Guidance Summary](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-guidance-summary/127)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://yokoten.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2023 08:31 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-guidance-summary/127 "2023-11-21T08:31:36Z")
Service Thinking \> Guidance The following are the top level guidance notes for Teams and Organisations that we think reflect a set of good practices. Each top level note links through to more detailed notes, background… --- ## [Service Thinking: Values and Principles](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-values-and-principles/111)
**Author:** [@Jon](https://yokoten.net/u/Jon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2023 08:31 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-values-and-principles/111 "2023-11-21T08:31:16Z")
Service Thinking \> Guidance \> Values and Principles Guidance Notes Teams and Organisations should have a set of agreed values and principles that guide the behaviour of everyone working within them. These values and pr… --- ## [Service Thinking: Leadership](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-leadership/109)
**Author:** [@Jon](https://yokoten.net/u/Jon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2023 08:31 UTC](https://yokoten.net/t/service-thinking-leadership/109 "2023-11-21T08:31:09Z")
Service Thinking \> Guidance \> Leadership Guidance Notes Teams and Organisations should have a clear model for how they are led – how decisions are made, activities assured, and the people within them supported and enabl… [Next page](https://yokoten.net/latest.md?page=1)