No One Has the Full Picture (Especially in Complex Systems)
by Tom Harren | at Minnebar20 | 4:10 – 4:50 | View Schedule
Most technical problems — from architecture debates to live production incidents — aren’t solved by brilliance. They’re solved by clear thinking, calm communication, and building trust, especially when the pressure is on and information is incomplete.
This session explores what actually works when systems are complex, the clock is ticking, and everyone involved wants to help — but in wildly different ways! We’ll talk about practical ways to create shared clarity: mapping the problem space, narrowing uncertainty, focusing on evidence over confidence, and keeping groups aligned even when goals differ.
The focus isn’t on heroics or blame, but on how individuals and teams can work together effectively when no one has the full picture — and still make good decisions.
Tom Harren
Let's chat, I like meeting new people and I'm sure we will both learn some new things! Sr. Devops Engineer at Polaris ~ tomharren.github.io
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- Mark Gritter
- Sam Grumdahl
- Todd Priesz
- Sara Heitkamp
- Eryn O'Neil
- Brian Mitchell
- Grant Chandler
- Dan Hamlin
- Daniel Barnes
- Brian Repko
- Kisha Delain
- Tom Harren
- Kendra Plant
- Matt Meshulam
- garrick van buren
- Pam Drouin
- John Benninghoff
- Paul Esch-Laurent
- Kathy Comfort
- Grant Udstrand
- Alexis Logsdon
- Megan Tegeder
- Ben Ihde
- Rob Ratcliffe
- Jamie Ryan
- Matt
- Mike Lasnier
- Air Gustafson
- Steven Bertsch
- Craig Vosper
- Justin Joplin
- Misty Garrick
- Kevin Olson
- Alaska Dorsett
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