I would probably include this post in the review as-is if I had to. However, I would quite prefer the post to change somewhat before putting it in the Best Of Book.
Most importantly, I think, is the title and central handle. It does an important job, but it does not work that well in the wild among people who don’t share the concept handle. Several people have suggested alternatives. I don’t know if any of them are good enough, but I think now is a good time to reflect on a longterm durable name.
I’d also like to see some more explicit differentiation of “aspiring culture” vs “culture-that-is”.
Someone else suggested splitting off the second half of the essay. I’m not sure I endorse that. On one hand, the first half of the post does feel sort of complete and standalone. But I think it is actually pretty useful to have an example of what such a culture looks like, so people can more easily see what their own might look like. Perhaps an optimal version of this post includes a few different cultures at the end? (Maybe less comprehensively?)
FWIW, I would be willing to cut it, if it makes the cut overall, such that the essay is shorter and primarily about the core concept and includes only enough Duncan-specific stuff to get that core concept across.
I would probably include this post in the review as-is if I had to. However, I would quite prefer the post to change somewhat before putting it in the Best Of Book.
Most importantly, I think, is the title and central handle. It does an important job, but it does not work that well in the wild among people who don’t share the concept handle. Several people have suggested alternatives. I don’t know if any of them are good enough, but I think now is a good time to reflect on a longterm durable name.
I’d also like to see some more explicit differentiation of “aspiring culture” vs “culture-that-is”.
Someone else suggested splitting off the second half of the essay. I’m not sure I endorse that. On one hand, the first half of the post does feel sort of complete and standalone. But I think it is actually pretty useful to have an example of what such a culture looks like, so people can more easily see what their own might look like. Perhaps an optimal version of this post includes a few different cultures at the end? (Maybe less comprehensively?)
FWIW, I would be willing to cut it, if it makes the cut overall, such that the essay is shorter and primarily about the core concept and includes only enough Duncan-specific stuff to get that core concept across.