What happens if multiple teams explore the same particular “arc” (or first-order implication)? Consistent with our “scouting metaphor,” if we send good scouts out over the same territory, they’re likely to discover the different important elements, particularly if the topic …
What will it take to shift markets and companies away from a short-term way of thinking? Article Link
As we continue to explore both the “paper-based” and software supported versions of the Implications Wheel — this article raises some very thoughtful points from a “critical thinking” perspective. Article Link
Rise of the Machines From Michael Jackson’s “Shaping Tomorrow” Newsletter: An outstanding example of describing a “center” with details — and some good “first-order” implications. 17 February 2015 Many jobs will be automated-away while new, human-only jobs will grow dramatically …
A recommendation from a participant in our “paper-based” facilitator training. I watched the movie a few times — and the following comments are spot-on! I just saw The Imitation Game last weekend. It’s the movie that features the team …
We’ve discussed the value of having three different strategic thinking perspectives in any strategy work. These three strategic thinking perspectives include people with front-line experience, others with functional expertise, and innovative thinkers that look at opportunities and challenges in new and different …
Ask about the implications of their answer. When people answer a question without being particularly revealing, or by giving a very safe answer, what do you do? For instance, when asked about greatest weakness, someone says, “I’m a perfectionist” or …
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/38757/what-believing-in-the-possibilities-can-do-for-learning-and-teaching
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Lisa Scottoline at a book event 2014. She is the best-selling author who wrote my favorite quote on “unintended consequences.” She reacted very personally when I gave her the quote to sign. She …
