What exactly do we mean when we talk about prediction? In uncertain times it’s a relevant question. However, we’re not talking here about having a crystal ball but the relevance of prediction in the field of management. A little less exciting than Tom Cruise but very important nonetheless. Dr. Giovanni Siepe explains… What do we […]
Beyond the Comfort Zone for Organizations
The problem with comfort zones is that we stick with them even when they are no longer fit for purpose. We prefer to squeeze ourselves into an awkward space as long as it’s familiar, rather than expanding into the unknown. Comfort zones prevent us from doing anything that goes beyond what we already know. In […]
Forget Perfection and Pursue Quality – Relentlessly
In our last post, we looked at eliminating toxic beliefs that choke organizations. In this post, we focus in on the toxic belief of wanting perfection, and how this relates to the serious business of Quality. Perfection – an unattainable goal One of the toxic beliefs people have is that perfection equals success. This is […]
Variation and a Playbook for Organizations
As superbowl excitement rises, lessons can be learned from a team like the Patriots. They have the most systemic approach to football of any team and their consistent choice of players that other teams reject shows their dependence on their playbook, in other words, carefully mapped interdependencies that work towards achieving the goal. The team […]
Why University Grades Are Inhibiting Learning
Every student that has attended courses at University is familiar with the “grading system”. Parents are accustomed to watching and supporting their kids in their continuous effort to “achieve” (i.e. get the best grade). But what, exactly, is the objective of grading students? Especially when leading universities don’t seem to understand the mathematical implications. Dr. Giovanni Siepe […]
