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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Implications Wheel
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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What Is the Law of Unintended Consequences?
A good article except for the final statement, the implied conclusion that unintended consequences can only …
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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How Managers Can See the Future More Clearly
Management is a lens. It’s the best way yet invented to focus the organization’s capital, human, …
Dispel Your Team’s Fear of Data
Most people are uncomfortable with data. Estimates, analytics, and data-driven predictions — they can all be …
The Power of Precise Predictions
The problem with such predictions is that it is difficult to square them with objective reality. …
The VW scandal could cost car owners $5,000
While focused heavily on the financial aspects, this article is pretty good at identifying implications beyond …
Law of Unintended Consequences
What an intro: Unintended consequences (or, unanticipated, unforeseen, unplanned… consequences) are outcomes that are not intended by …