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Designing Work So Fewer People Need Exceptions
How better defaults reduce the need for one-off accommodations.
Shared Language editorial team
Published · 2 min read
Why this matters
If a system is clearer by default, fewer people need special exceptions.
Better defaults
Use supports that help many people.
- Written priorities
- Meeting agendas
- Clear deadlines
- Documented decisions
- Flexible communication
- Fewer unnecessary interruptions
Try this next
Choose one recurring team friction point and redesign it as a default support.