Clausewitz’s Friction and Project Management
Posted on20 Dec 2012
Tagsbudgets, deadlines, Donald Reinertsen, Stefan Thomke, friction, On War, Clausewitz, The Economist, project management, process, planning, management, Harvard Business Review, body analogy
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A reader requested more clarification and examples of Clausewitz’s friction in business. Project Management is excellent for this because of its detailed... Read More
Relationships: The Ultimate Power
Posted on17 Dec 2012
Tagsinformal organizational power, Battle of Ganjgal, Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor, Jon Stewart, The Daily Show, Adam Smith, warfare, vision, training, strategy, relationships, power, morale
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Many say relationships in business are important, but the real question is, “How important are they?” In reality, they are the ultimate... Read More
Creative Innovation (Pt 12): Associative Thinking
It’s difficult to discuss creative innovation without addressing associative thinking (aka Intersectional ThinkingTM). It’s the act of comparing something to another to... Read More
How to Assess Creative Problem Solving Potential
Posted on03 Dec 2012
Tagsassessments, creativity, organizational culture, people's differences, problem solving, questioning techniques
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Assessing creative problem solving is not easy. It can be done though. You do not need to be a pro either. I... Read More
Placebo Management (Pt 4): Tiger, Golfers, Superstitions & Performance
Posted on29 Nov 2012
Tagsemotions, golf, Harvard Business Review, Influence, management, motivation, Performance, phraseology, placebo, Placebo Management Series, Sally Linkenauger
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In business, we tend to discount – even ridicule – people’s superstitions. What’s the tangible connection between crossing your fingers and making... Read More
Emotional Intelligence vs. Intuition (Pt 6): Music Analogy
Long ago, a boss of mine, who played an instrument professionally, discussed with me the playing of musical instruments. I had played... Read More
Over Thinking Decisions (Pt 3): Antidote
What’s the antidote for over thinking (OT) as referenced in Ian Leslie’s article, “Non Cogito, Ergo Sum,” (Intelligent Life, May/June 2012 edition)?... Read More
Creative Innovation (Pt 9): Pessimism’s Positivity
Imagine one chess player who can see nine moves ahead and another who can only see two. Which is more likely to... Read More
Over Thinking Decisions (Pt 2): Warning Signs
Posted on24 Sep 2012
Tagsthinking process, success, Stanford University, Performance, Over Thinking Series, Intelligent Life, innovation, information, Ian Leslie, expectations, decisions, creativity, Claude Steele
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In Part I, I introduced Over Thinking (OT) referencing Ian Leslie’s article, “Non Cogito, Ergo Sum,” (Intelligent Life, May/June 2012 edition) and... Read More
Creative Innovation (Pt 7): Conflict
While we’ve discussed the benefit of dissenters and disruptive personalities with respective to creativity and innovation, I’ve implied conflict but have not... Read More