Depthfinding: Putting It All Into Practice
In this miniseries, we’re exploring Depthfinding—an easy-to-grasp framework designed to help leaders and teams solve their gnarliest cross-functional challenges.
This week, Rodney and Sam reflect on what they’ve learned over the course of this eight-part miniseries—about the framework, their own Midnight Zones, and what it means to navigate complexity amidst uncertainty. They share how their thinking has evolved since launching the series, when Depthfinding is most useful (and when it’s not), and why every organization eventually has to ask: Who are we designing for?
The end of the miniseries isn’t the end of Depthfinding. Now it’s time for you to dive in.
Download the Depthfinding guide to get the template and examples of how to use it.
Want to learn more about Depthfinding? Head here: theready.com/depthfinding
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Mentioned references:
Bob Vila
The Ready's OS Canvas
"strategy pancakes": AWWTR Ep. 2
"even/overs": BNW Ep. 44
"op rhythm": BNW Ep. 118
Yaggadang by BG & Coyote Radio
00:00 Intro + Check-In: What is the warning label on the back of your box?
04:26 Depthfinding’s impact on our work
08:19 New discoveries from the miniseries
13:50 Limitations of Depthfinding
16:34 Troubleshooting consultants stuck in one zone
22:14 What’s next for Depthfinding
25:14 What’s next for the podcast
27:11 Wrap up: Leave us a review and share the show with your colleagues
This episode's theme music is Yaggadang by BG & Coyote Radio.
Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of Coupe Studios.
At Work with The Ready
Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin have helped teams around the world adopt more modern ways of working and on At Work with The Ready they’re sharing the inside scoop with you, too. Whether you’re struggling with a carousel of ineffective meetings, annual strategy sessions that go nowhere, or decision-making churn that never ceases, they’ve seen it all and are here to help. In each episode, they'll break down common workplace challenges and show you the moves—both big and small—to start making real, lasting change. (Formerly “Brave New Work” with Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans)
- No. of episodes: 228
- Latest episode: 2025-05-05
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