In his 1997 novel called Critical Chain Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt tackles the issue of project management. Goldratt provides a unique and revolutionary insight into this very underdeveloped part of managerial literature. The book ‘Critical Chain’ The main tenets of Goldratt’s book ‘Critical Chain’ the book are the following: Wrong behaviours and mind habits […]
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Network Theory And the Organization: Making Work Meaningful
Why do we work? Work has almost completely changed its shape in the last 40-50 years, and the aim that work is designed to accomplish should change accordingly. Work can no longer simply be the organization of many elements to achieve a profit for a tiny minority. People today have different expectations and a different […]
The Physics of Management: Network Theory and Us
What impact has Network Theory had upon the way we implement the Decalogue Management Methodology, based on Deming and the Theory of Constraints? The Physics of Management We were recently asked what we now do differently since the Decalogue methodology has become informed by a new area of science called Network […]
Fear-free Career Paths in the Project-Based Network Organization
If there is no traditional hierarchy, how can your career progress? Digital cowboys, the new generation of talent described in Pekka Viljakainen’s book ‘No Fear’ , reject the form and values of the traditional organization. We continue our series in response to Pekka’s invitation to outline how we at Intelligent Management would tackle driving out […]
Network of Networks: Avoiding Catastrophe Through a Systemic Vision of Enterprises
We’re back for 2012, kicking off with a look at the ‘too big to fail’ fallacy from a scientific point of view this week. We’ll be following this up with a series on why people find it so hard to change, and a response to ‘No Fear’ author Pekka A. Vilijakainen and his invitation to […]
Beyond Cross-Functional: A Solution Your Teams Already Know
Modern companies need a new structure. The conventional pyramid-style organizational model has become a liability. A solution beyond “cross-functional ” already exists within most organizations. The traditional hierarchy creates isolated departments, frustrated employees, and prevents companies from fully utilizing their resources, and this is a costly disadvantage in today’s business environment. In the classic hierarchical […]
From Exile to Freedom: Transform Your Organization’s Potential into Reality
The bible recounts the moment when the Red Sea split to allow Moses and his people to escape from their exile to freedom (see Beshalach). What’s that got to do with business potential? The Gap Between Knowing and Doing Dr. Deming taught us that stupidity is a choice. This isn’t about intelligence or IQ. It’s […]
Mental Models and Why Organizations Need Explorers
Going beyond what immediately “makes sense” and challenging mental models is a key activity for organizations that want to grow. But how can you do that? How can you embed the ability to explore new possibilities? Today’s blog post is by Dr. Giovanni Siepe. The Limits of Logic When it comes to the Theory of […]
Break the Leadership Bottleneck Without Losing Control
Image by Susan Wilkinson How to delegate effectively without losing control. Discover practical strategies to eliminate leadership bottlenecks, empower your team, and scale your organization sustainably. Are you the bottleneck in your own organization? As a CEO or senior leader, you’re working longer hours than ever, yet progress feels painfully slow. Your inbox overflows with […]
Stop Fighting Fires: Build Systemic Decision-Making in Your Company
Change is hard and decision making can be exhausting. This systemic approach to decision-making helps company leaders move beyond instinctive reactions toward deliberate strategy.
