The Speed Advantage
In modern business, speed is a defensible moat. Companies that can ingest data, make a decision, and execute faster than their competitors will inevitably capture greater market share.
Designing for Velocity
Remove synchronous dependencies wherever possible. If an employee needs to wait for a weekly meeting to get an answer to a five-minute question, the architecture is flawed. Push decision-making authority down to the lowest competent level in the organization.