Friday, January 14, 2011

Organizing for Productivity


I was talking about "The Workforce of the Future" with an engaged group of students today. As we discussed  different organization structures for promoting productivity I was reminded of the "Fastest House Contest" in San Diego.

How fast could an average American home be built -- from the ground, not pre-fab, given any amount of skilled labor you want? (caveat: you're allowed fast-setting cement so that won't be your rate limiting step).

I was way off with my estimate. Guess and verify below!

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