"Limited resources tend to drive innovative,” argues retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Ward, an expert in defense acquisition.
He explains: “small teams with short schedules, tight budgets, and deep commitments to simplicity — in other words, teams with a constraint mindset — are not only more creative, but also more effective. Small teams consistently outperform large, unconstrained teams who pursue complexity and adopt a “take your time, spare no expense” mentality.
He also offers four specific rules:
1. Constraints foster creativity.
2. Constraints foster focus.
3. Long timelines increase exposure to change.
4. Delays foster delays.
Bottom line: “we tend to do the most when we have the least.”
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