Field type vs. dungeon type PJ

Posted on by UzawaMarcy

I wanted someone to say, "This is a dungeon."

When I start a new PJ (project), it's kind of hard. You want to do it, but you can't take the first step. Have you ever had that experience?

That, perhaps, was a "dungeon-type project".

Because I believe there are two types of "how projects proceed".

We feel that there are two types of projects: the "field type" where you can see the map in advance, and the "dungeon type" where you cannot see what is ahead until you try.

The impetus for this discovery came from playing Dracula for the first time in my life. I had rarely played games, but when I did, I realized that it felt a lot like work.

In the world of Dracula, there are large fields and dungeons where the field of vision gradually expands. Taking a cue from this, I thought the project could be divided into two types like this.

For example, there is this difference.

Field type project

Field type project metaphor

The map is spread out and you can see the castle (goal) you are aiming for. You can roughly imagine what to decide and which route to follow. It is easy to plan, and decision-making is small but significant.

For example, a project like, "We're going to run our annual campaign again this year. We have some idea of what needs to be done, who is involved, and a sense of schedule. It is easy to proceed and we are familiar with the process.

Dungeon-type project

Only the first few steps are visible, and you don't know what comes next until you try to go on. The next step is not known until you try it. Decisions need to be made small but often, and the path to the goal is unclear.

For example, "a new project that no one has ever done before" or "the introduction of a technology to be tackled for the first time. There are many patterns to envision, and you have to make many hypotheses at a delusional level. But when you get going, you can sometimes see what's next.

Therefore, the "way of proceeding" also needs to change.

The problem is that it is a dungeon type but requires a field type way of proceeding.
For example, "In how many phases will this project be completed?" What are the final deliverables?" It is like being asked to draw a map when there is no map.

This is very hard.
If you try to force the whole picture while you cannot see it, you will not be able to start anything.

So it is important to first determine whether our project is a "field-type" or a "dungeon-type" project, and then choose the appropriate way to proceed.

If it is a field type, just draw the route well at the beginning.
If it is a dungeon type, you can make decisions on a case-by-case basis while repeating the process of "moving on to the room in front of you for the time being".

Finally: this is a feeling that is not only at work, but also in everyday life.

This "field-type" or "dungeon-type" feeling, not only in work, but also in life.

For example, family celebrations and travel plans are "field-type".
I can see the procedure, the goal, and the decisions to be made are clear.

But "starting something unknown to you" - for example, when you take on your first side job or volunteer in an unfamiliar field - is the "dungeon type".

We have both projects going on at the same time. So we don't live by just one or the other.

Just realizing that "this thing I'm working on now might be a dungeon type" might make it a little easier to proceed.

🗣 Which is your project?
Please consider whether the work or challenge you are currently engaged in is "field-type" or "dungeon-type".
And if you are feeling anxious in the middle of a dungeon type of situation, I would like to say this to you.

It's a dungeon. No wonder you can't see it now."

What is chief of staff?

Posted on by ROCKETS

 

 

🚀 Rockets Raydio, beginning! 🎙️

(Marcy) :. Rockets Raydio. This channel was started as a part of our activities to boost our ability to create "the joy of working"! We will transmit various perspectives on working!"

(Go):. It's started! It's the first time!"

First time!"

'There's something I need to decide first! Super important!"

What is it?"

This Rockets Raydio, it's how hard we're going to make it!"

...... hardness?"

Yes! Will it be crispy, gurgling, or muffled? No, it's going to be poofy! No!

(Chuckles) I mean, how casual do you want to be?"

I'm usually pretty rigid in my work, but I want this to be a place where I can talk more freely! I'm pretty rigid in my everyday work, but I want this to be a place where I can talk more freely."

I think that's right. But I want to make it a place where people can think about working properly, not just casually talk about it.

Then the direction should be 'casual, but a little serious'!"

 

🎯 Today's topic: what is "chief of staff"?

Now, as for today's theme, have you thought about it?"

."Let's see. ...... (rustling) Oh! This is it! I was going to talk about "Chief of Staff"!"

Oh, chief of staff! You hear that a lot in the U.S., but it's not so familiar in Japan."

Yes, yes. Actually, this role seems to have evolved from the military chain of command."

I'm sure you've seen them in many Netflix dramas, like "Designated Survivor". For example, 'Designated Survivor. That was really interesting."

Marcy said, "Yeah, that was in the government sector, but in the English-speaking business world, the role of chief of staff is well established in the corporate world as well. I think this is very similar to what Marcy has done in the past, and this role has been very important in both large corporations and start-ups..."

 

 

🏆 Five Roles of the Chief of Staff

May I first ask you to describe what kind of work you do?"

Yes," he said. I wanted to re-language what we kind of understand, so I looked for it and found a recent article in the Harvard Business Review (Article LinksI think the guy from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield is saying there are 5 roles for Chief of Staff. Let's take a look at this."

I see. Let's look at them one at a time."

　(operating computer) "It's an English article... please comment from Marcy's point of view."

1️⃣ Air Traffic Controller ✈️

 

You say, "First of all, it's an air traffic controller. That sounds cool!　But the point is to organize top management's instructions and communicate them well to each department.

I think that's right. It's a role that overlooks the entire organization and controls it so that instructions are not confusing.

In other words, like getting inside the president's head and getting the information out to everyone at the right time?"

Yes, I'm like an air traffic controller who organizes the landing order for planes with lots of people on board.

 

2️⃣ integrator 🔗

 

"Oh, does this mean you're the one who connects?"

That's right. It is a role to break down the barriers between departments and facilitate cooperation.

"Ah, you mean bridging between departments, because companies tend to be siloed."

Yes, it's important to have a holistic viewpoint. Especially in a large company, each department has different objectives, so it's important to have a holistic viewpoint."

 

3️⃣ communicator 🗣️

 

Is this like translating for the president?"

It's close, isn't it? It's a role that communicates the vision of the top management to the entire organization at the right temperature.

When the top management says, "Profit is important! then the front line may say, "Oh, you mean all we have to do is cut costs? In such cases, there are potentials that can be properly "translated" into "this business can generate a large profit. In such cases, it is important for the top management to "translate" the message appropriately and convey it from various angles: "This business has the potential to generate large profits, which is a great thing, and it is a dream come true for the next big expansion. That's why I'm saying that profit is important.

 

4️⃣ Honest Broker & Truth Teller ⚖️

 

This one has a really strong name, doesn't it?"

Ignore him. Yeah, you're saying that this is simply the role of giving honest opinions, even to the top."

I see. So you need someone who can say, 'I think that's wrong,' instead of a yes-man."

Yes, yes. You're the one who gives tough feedback for the organization, sometimes even to the top management."

 

5️⃣ Consultants with no internal agenda 🎭

 

What does this mean?"

This means that the chief of staff should not have an agenda. It means that we need to operate fairly, not from the standpoint of our own career advancement or reputation.

Ah, it's true that if there are factional disputes within the management team, it's hard to move in a fair manner.

I think it's important to have a position that is purely for the benefit of the company as a whole. It's important to have a position that genuinely works for the company as a whole."

Hmmm...so a chief of staff is not just a right-hand man, but a kind of lubricant that keeps the organization running smoothly!"

That's exactly right. It's a very important position because of the wide variety of roles.

I see. That is why the chief of staff often plays an important role as an assistant to the CEO, especially in startups. When I first started this venture, I said that even though it was small, it was necessary to have a CEO's office, but now it is clear to me that I meant the Chief of Staff. In essence, I thought it was essential to have someone who could embody the five roles of the Chief of Staff.

Even in large companies, these roles are essential in driving new business and change."

 

 

🌍 Will Chief of Staff take root in Japan?

 

In Japan, the term 'chief of staff' is not yet common, but there are people who are practically filling that role."

For example, the head of the corporate planning department or the head of the president's office might have that kind of name as a job title. Such a person may have a chief-of-staff role."

I'd love to have a Chief of Staff on the show! I'd love to have a guest on this rockets radio show who works in a chief-of-staff type capacity, and hear some real stories!"

'Sounds interesting! I'd love to dig deeper into the conversation to see what role you actually play."

Then let's move forward with our next guest talk project!"

 

 

🎙️ Summary: Rockets, Raydio, and the future.

 

Now, there is one last thing to decide."

What is it?"

What did you say earlier about the name of this program?"

 Rockets Radio?"

No, no, it's ROCKETS RADIO.

"REDIO?"

No, no, no, RADIO.

RocketsRadio!"

Oh yeah, ROCKETS RADIO.

Rockets...

".... Reidio!　... let's practice."

I'll practice. I'll practice..."

See you next time. Rockets, this was Raydio! Bye-bye!"

Bye-bye."

 

🔥 Overall summary

In this edition of ROCKETS RADIO, we take an in-depth look at the Chief of Staff. This role is an important position that supports the execution of strategy as the right-hand man of top management and is responsible for the following five roles

✅ Air Traffic Controller(Adjust the whole) ✅ integrator(Connecting between organizations) ✅ communicator(Communicate your vision) ✅ Honest Broker & Truth Teller(Give honest feedback) ✅ Existence with no internal agenda(Moving in an impartial manner)

In the future, Rockets Raydio will invite people who actually work in a chief-of-staff type capacity to delve into real-life stories. Stay tuned for the next installment! 🎧✨