There has been a lot of talk online and at various conferences these past years about change with management and culture. Most of these conversations have been around a single change or a single possible outcome. In my idea of change it is never a single event or single target, because change is more fluid …
Misalignment Hassles of Life and Business
Have you ever experienced a car that was out of alignment. The strangest of noises occur. Excessive wear on the tires, possibly leading to unusual balding patterns. Eventually this misalignment can cause costly repairs and replacement if allowed to go unchecked. Misalignment is true of our personal life as well as for business. Unlike the alignment …
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Highlights from Miami
The "Art of Excellence" in Healthcare was a wonderful experience. Here are some highlights.
Alcoholism Rises to 500%
This may soon be the headline we read in the not too far future. When mapping out cause and effect of any new development or change, it maybe helpful to visually map out how that new development or change will affect other conditions. In the example of the title headline, imagine as more and more …
The Ants and The Apple
This story was shared to me a long time ago so I may have changed it slightly, but I think you will get the idea. One sunny afternoon two ants from different colonies met beneath a grand old apple tree. In customary fashion, the two ants exchanged greetings and signals about where they were from. …
Why Change is Hard
There is an old quote I heard many years ago that goes something like this; “You can’t read the label from inside the jar.” Each time I’m asked about strategic ideation or innovation labs and why I believe them to be such a powerful tools for clients, businesses and organizations I always remember the quote. …
Making Intangible Ideas Tangible
There is an epidemic facing our business world. The symptoms may go undetected and has spread like wildfire in a drought. This type of epidemic can be so destructive that it actually destroys businesses from at the very core and no one sees it coming, especially when its company-wide. This condition spreads through daily activities, …
Bridging The Gap: Purpose + Process
Crossing the gap from today to tomorrow has its challenges. How you cross and why are equally important issues that need answering. Discover how visual thinking can help you see your goals.
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