Category: Implications Wheel
Pizza Vending Machines Rolling Out across Central Florida
We started exploring the implications of this Pizza Vending machine five years ago. We used this several times as a key demonstration exploration in facilitator training. An updated search on ...
Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead
Thanks to our software architect, Daniel Nelson, for spotting this. As he notes, this validation of our "30-second rule." Article Link ...
How Diversity of Thought Makes a Difference
Clearly lays out some of the important principles represented as critical to the success for all of the Strategic Exploration Tools. https://www.tlnt.com/how-diversity-of-thought-makes-a-difference/ ...
The Problem-Solving Process That Prevents Groupthink
The Implications Wheel promotes "divergent" thinking while the Strategy Matrix is designed for "convergent" thinking. This article documents the importance of knowing the differences. Article Link ...
What Is the Law of Unintended Consequences?
A good article except for the final statement, the implied conclusion that unintended consequences can only be identified in hindsight. The Implications Wheel has demonstrated consistently that it's possible to ...
5 Steps to Creating a Truly Collaborative Work Environment
An excellent set of factors that fits perfectly with our beliefs for running explorations with the Strategic Exploration Tools ...
How Managers Can See the Future More Clearly
Management is a lens. It’s the best way yet invented to focus the organization’s capital, human, and time resources toward the goals of the business. Many have observed that companies ...
Dispel Your Team’s Fear of Data
Most people are uncomfortable with data. Estimates, analytics, and data-driven predictions — they can all be confusing and overwhelming. Some of this discomfort is based on experience. Everyone remembers a ...
The Power of Precise Predictions
The problem with such predictions is that it is difficult to square them with objective reality. Why? Because few of them are specific enough to be testable ...
The VW scandal could cost car owners $5,000
While focused heavily on the financial aspects, this article is pretty good at identifying implications beyond just first orders. Article Link ...