What happens if multiple teams explore the same particular “arc” (or first-order implication)? Consistent with our “scouting metaphor,” if we send good scouts out over the same territory, they’re likely to discover the different important elements, particularly if the topic …
What will it take to shift markets and companies away from a short-term way of thinking? Article Link
As we continue to explore both the “paper-based” and software supported versions of the Implications Wheel — this article raises some very thoughtful points from a “critical thinking” perspective. Article Link
Rise of the Machines From Michael Jackson’s “Shaping Tomorrow” Newsletter: An outstanding example of describing a “center” with details — and some good “first-order” implications. 17 February 2015 Many jobs will be automated-away while new, human-only jobs will grow dramatically …
A recommendation from a participant in our “paper-based” facilitator training. I watched the movie a few times — and the following comments are spot-on! I just saw The Imitation Game last weekend. It’s the movie that features the team …
We’ve discussed the value of having three different strategic thinking perspectives in any strategy work. These three strategic thinking perspectives include people with front-line experience, others with functional expertise, and innovative thinkers that look at opportunities and challenges in new and different …
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Lisa Scottoline at a book event 2014. She is the best-selling author who wrote my favorite quote on “unintended consequences.” She reacted very personally when I gave her the quote to sign. She …
I wonder if there is “scouting” fatigue? Does this suggest a two half-day format might yield better implications than a day-long event? We certainly know that participants report “mental exhaustion” at the end of long sessions. The phenomenon of “decision …
If all the viewpoints we hear come from people who are like us, we assume that we have the same information and the same perspective. We think we have the right answer and, since we don’t hear otherwise, we have …
