Simplicity in planning and communication is critical, especially in high-stakes environments. Willink emphasizes that overly complex plans can lead to confusion and failure. He recounts a scenario where simplifying a complex bonus system at a manufacturing plant led to better understanding and increased productivity. 'When plans and orders are too complicated, people may not understand them. And when things go wrong, complexity compounds issues that can spiral out of control into total disaster.' | Jocko Willink | Extreme Ownership

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The Importance of Simplicity

Simplicity in planning and communication is critical, especially in high-stakes environments. Willink emphasizes that overly complex plans can lead to confusion and failure. He recounts a scenario where simplifying a complex bonus system at a manufacturing plant led to better understanding and increased productivity. 'When plans and orders are too complicated, people may not understand them. And when things go wrong, complexity compounds issues that can spiral out of control into total disaster.'

-- Jocko Willink