We’ve all dealt with scope creep, poor product definitions, and ultimately unsatisfied clients. The causes and resolutions to common problems like these can be identified by looking at research on groups and their behavior. This talk will cover Conway’s Law, Goodhart’s Law, Parkinson’s Law, Humprey’s Law, and Thor’s Law (the smashiest of the bunch). Join our discussion (you'll share your stories) on how these types of issues manifest, and how we can get past them in a consistent manner. By the end of this talk, you will have an understanding of the sources of common organizational problems and what can be done to address them.