Fear is the change killer Sep 30, 2022
- I am not the first to wonder about maintaining a start-up mentality into later growth cycles. A company rarely can. I postulate fear is one of the core issues. More (6 min read)...
Continuous improvement to maintain alignment Sep 27, 2022
- Let’s assume your continuous improvement program helps your team reach 100% effectiveness. How long does that last? Not long. The world around you is a moving target. Here is how to address it. More (3 min read)...
Start with small processes and grow them Sep 26, 2022
- Too often we try to solve things in one big swoop. The seldom results in a really good process and more often wastes a lot of time. Here are some ways to do it better. More (4 min read)...
Hindsight is better than 20-20 Sep 24, 2022
- Why do we take it badly when we make a good decision that turns out bad? Why do we think we made the wrong call? Hindsight is more than 20/20. Hindsight is infallible. Perfect.More (2 min read)...
Implementing Continuous Improvement Sep 22, 2022
- Today I am going to give a quick overview of how to implement a simple continuous improvement protocol. It is one of the best things you can do in your organization. Especially if things are going well. More (3 min read)...
Cutting the ham at both ends Sep 21, 2022
- There is a cautionary tale that has stuck with me over the years. I’ve used it often enough that I should have a picture on my wall. It tells us to question our beliefs. More (4 min read)...
Work on your writing Sep 20, 2022
- Even the best software developers ignore writing skills. Improving how to communicate what is in their heads with others through the written word. More (3 min read)...
Rigor Corpus - part one: Introduction Sep 19, 2022
- Rigor Corpus is my term to reflect what happens to companies as they grow. Like a body, the grow inflexible and all progress slows. Like Rigor Mortis… get it? More (4 min read)...
These five steps get you ready to start the experiment cycle. This is only done once with a team, although anything decided here can be adjusted as needed. Read more...
I am not the first to wonder about maintaining a start-up mentality into later growth cycles. A company rarely can. I postulate fear is one of the core issues. Read more...
A few years ago I took Seth Godin’s AltMBA program. If you are considering the AltMBA please read. The course is awesome but not for everyone. Read more...
Let’s assume your continuous improvement program helps your team reach 100% effectiveness. How long does that last? Not long. The world around you is a moving target. Here is how to address it. Read more...
Too often we try to solve things in one big swoop. The seldom results in a really good process and more often wastes a lot of time. Here are some ways to do it better. Read more...
Why do we take it badly when we make a good decision that turns out bad? Why do we think we made the wrong call? Hindsight is more than 20/20. Hindsight is infallible. Perfect.Read more...
A look at Nassim Taleb’s concept of Antifragility as a remedy or preventive measure against Rigor Corpus (corporate inflexibility). An example of one of my own mistakes. Read more...
Today I am going to give a quick overview of how to implement a simple continuous improvement protocol. It is one of the best things you can do in your organization. Especially if things are going well. Read more...
There is a cautionary tale that has stuck with me over the years. I’ve used it often enough that I should have a picture on my wall. It tells us to question our beliefs. Read more...
Even the best software developers ignore writing skills. Improving how to communicate what is in their heads with others through the written word. Read more...
Rigor Corpus is my term to reflect what happens to companies as they grow. Like a body, the grow inflexible and all progress slows. Like Rigor Mortis… get it? Read more...