“Adopting a networks perspective… changes how we see the world and our place in it.” In this post we look at how that applies to organizations and their design. Revolutions in thought have been part of our human development, from Copernicus’ unveiling how the sun does not revolve around the earth to Darwin’s theory of evolution, […]
From Silos to System – How to Create a Systemic Strategy Part 2
In moving away from silos towards systems, we need to understand the problems afflicting the organization in its current reality to go forward and build a robust strategy and action plan. In Part 2 of our post on building a Systemic Strategy, we illustrate the cycle of Thinking Process tools we use. Why we need […]
A Pattern for Creating a Systemic Strategy
This post comes from Europe where we have been for almost a month working on strategy for some forward looking organizations. Here is an outline of how Intelligent Management helps organizations create a systemic strategy and roll-out plan. We will give more detail in our next post. Strategy is about identifying a direction and creating […]
Why We Need to Understand “Constraint” in 21st Century Organizations
Today’s post looks at ways to understand what “constraint” means for an organization and why we need to identify it and manage it in 21st century organizations. This is an extract from the new business novel + website, The Human Constraint. May opened the window of her apartment to let in some fresh air. The […]
The Intelligent Management of Transformation
What is transformation of an enterprise, why do we need it and how can we achieve it? Dr. Domenico Lepore, Founder of Intelligent Management Inc. outlines how we can use our brains to make systemic change for a sustainable future. From exile to freedom: splitting the Red Sea Stupidity, as Dr. Deming has reminded us, […]
Complexity and Root Cause Analysis – Where Is the Link?
We’ve been asked how come we talk about complexity and also root cause analysis. Aren’t they incompatible? The answer is no, and here we explain why root cause analysis is your best friend in managing complex situations and environments. Why complexity and a “reductionist” root cause analysis are not incompatible Let me preface this post […]
An MBA for Complexity – What Managers Really Need to Know to Do Their Job
The major problem managers face today is complexity, and the current MBAs on offer are not equipping their graduates with the right knowledge and tools. Managers today must be able to understand how things interdepend and evolve in order to navigate complexity. Here we offer a solution. Why MBAs are stuck in the past Many business […]
Resource Optimization Part 2 – In Praise of Idleness
Our last post, ‘Resource Optimization? Don’t Make the 100% Mistake‘ received thousands of views, hundreds of likes and we are grateful for the many insightful comments received. Here, Dr. Giovanni Siepe takes a further look at resource optimization and why it is essential to always have some excess capacity. Infinite resources only exist in Heaven In our last […]
Whole System Management for the Age of Complexity
Seeing the Whole System When we first started our firm in Italy in the mid 1990s it was to work with Deming’s principles about Quality. It quickly became clear that Deming’s philosophy went far beyond the conventional notions of Quality management. It was about nothing less than transformation. Transformation of the prevailing management style based on […]
Resource Optimization? Don’t Make the 100% Mistake
Do you think getting everything in your system to work at 100% is the right way to create maximum efficiency? Dr. Giovanni Siepe explains how we can learn from management science (and other sources) that there is a better way. Not too long ago I was reading about “Sukkot”, a holiday […]
