So-Call ‘Healthy’ Conflict Lead to Innovation
It’s valuable to connect this article to how the Implications Wheel handles conflict and diversity of …
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Pizza Vending Machines Rolling Out across Central Florida
We started exploring the implications of this Pizza Vending machine five years ago. We used this …
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Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead
Thanks to our software architect, Daniel Nelson, for spotting this. As he notes, this validation of …
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How Diversity of Thought Makes a Difference
Clearly lays out some of the important principles represented as critical to the success for all …
The Problem-Solving Process That Prevents Groupthink
The Implications Wheel promotes “divergent” thinking while the Strategy Matrix is designed for “convergent” thinking. This …
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5 Steps to Creating a Truly Collaborative Work Environment
An excellent set of factors that fits perfectly with our beliefs for running explorations with the …
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Dispel Your Team’s Fear of Data
Most people are uncomfortable with data. Estimates, analytics, and data-driven predictions — they can all be …
Leadership Involves Mastery of “Initiative Conversations”
The Strategic Exploration Tools certainly involve conversations about the future. The interesting connection here is the …
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Are you ready to decide?
Good managers—even great ones—can make spectacularly bad choices. Some of them result from bad luck or …
For Many Decisions, Just Go with the Flow
This is a good tie to the role of “intuition.” Joel recognizes this as a very …