Origami Risk: Understanding and Mitigating Threats to Team Performance
The term “origami risk” describes the potential consequences of blindly following instructions or procedures without considering the unique circumstances or context of a situation. Like folding a complex origami figure, intricate processes and dependencies in modern organizations can create unforeseen risks if not carefully managed. For instance, a software development team might face increased security vulnerabilities by rushing to implement new features without proper testing, akin to hastily folding an origami crane with weak joints.
