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One of the most counterintuitive but powerful principles in the book is reducing batch size. Traditional thinking favors large batches to feel "efficient," but Reinertsen proves that large batches dramatically increase cycle times, risk, and variability. A classic example from the book shows how reviewing 200 design drawings in a single batch, once they are all complete, can be disastrous. The first 20 drawings may wait 9 weeks for a review, during which time a bad assumption could be replicated into the remaining 180 drawings. Smaller batches accelerate feedback, reduce risk, and ultimately lead to faster, cheaper development. the principles of product development flow pdf download free