In Part Two of this article on predicting the future with science, we look at the tool from Statistical Process Control that helps us understand behaviour patterns in our processes so we can make more informed decisions. When is a process predictable? We say that a process is “predictable” when it is in a […]
Archives for September 2013
How to Scientifically Predict the Future (well, at least for your processes)
What exactly do we mean when we talk about prediction? Nobody ever seems to get it right. Does it have any relevance at all for management? The answer to that question is a resounding yes! What do we mean when we talk about prediction? There is an ongoing discussion about the meaning we assign to […]
Education Is A Serious Business
A new book by American journalist Amanda Ripley looks at highly reputed education systems in the world. Her findings on what makes these schools successful may be a surprise to many. In an article in the Globe and Mail, they condense the lessons learned form Ripley’s research into seven key points. We would like to […]
