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Bike-Shedding or Parkinson’s Law of Triviality

Bike-Shedding or Parkinson’s Law of Triviality

The less important something is, the more time is spent on it.

When a topic is simple and easy to grasp, like a bike shed, we will tend to have an opinion on it and thus more to say.

Even if we don't, we'll still say something so that:

  • We don't look stupid in front of our peers.
  • It looks like we're contributing.

Prevent bike-shedding with a clear purpose and objective. Ensure that your meetings have a clearly defined purpose or desired outcome.

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Delegate Trivial Matters

Delegate Trivial Matters

  • Identify trivial matters ahead of time and delegate them to individuals or smaller groups that are empowered to make decisions without the full group’s approval
  • This ensures that everyone is on the same page about what should and shouldn’t be discussed.

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Be Aware and Pick Your Battles

Be Aware and Pick Your Battles

  • Don't engage more than you have to.
  • Save your voice for moments when you can contribute meaningfully.
  • Speak softly and carry a big stick.
  • Protect your energy and mental health by resisting the temptation to participate just because everyone else is.

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Less Is More

Less Is More

  • Fewer cooks in the kitchen generally leads to a better meal.
  • Be ruthless about limiting the size of the meeting.
  • If a big meeting is unavoidable, do your best to share both the purpose and relevant information ahead of time to increase the chances that participants will have ...

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The Law of Triviality

The Law of Triviality

Also known as “bike-shedding" the Law of Triviality states that the amount of time spent discussing an issue in an organization is inversely proportioned to its actual importanceMinor issues will be discussed more, while complex issues will be discussed less.

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