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Obstacle Hunting: Weekly Audit to Remove Blockers

Dedicate one hour weekly to hunt obstacles trapping your team. The leader's duty, not privilege.

60 min Intermediate

Goal

Beat the trap of leaders busy with strategy while team burns on small obstacles removable in a day.

Steps

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Monday 9am: 1hr blocked in calendar "Obstacle Hunting". Never canceled. Priority.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

In week 1 you find 5-10 obstacles you didn't know. Collective productivity rises immediately.

Evidence base

School: Servant Leadership / Lean

Founders: Robert Greenleaf · Taiichi Ohno · Mary Poppendieck (1970)

"Removing obstacles" from Greenleaf, backed by Lean (Ohno) and Mary Poppendieck in Lean Software Development (2003).

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Obstacle Hunting: Weekly Audit to Remove Blockers" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Obstacle Hunting: Weekly Audit to Remove Blockers"?

In week 1 you find 5-10 obstacles you didn't know. Collective productivity rises immediately. In the short term: Within a month, team trusts you'll "do something" if they report. Communication opens.

Is "Obstacle Hunting: Weekly Audit to Remove Blockers" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Servant Leadership / Lean (Robert Greenleaf, Taiichi Ohno, Mary Poppendieck (1970)). "Removing obstacles" from Greenleaf, backed by Lean (Ohno) and Mary Poppendieck in Lean Software Development (2003).

Is "Obstacle Hunting: Weekly Audit to Remove Blockers" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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