Brainstorming Doesn't Work; Try This Technique Instead

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 ...
How Diversity of Thought Makes a Difference

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 ...
The Problem-Solving Process That Prevents Groupthink

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 ...
What Is the Law of Unintended Consequences?

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 ...
5 Steps to Creating a Truly Collaborative Work Environment

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

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 ...
Dispel Your Team's Fear of Data

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 ...
The Power of Precise Predictions

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 ...
The VW scandal could cost car owners $5,000

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 ...
Law of Unintended Consequences

Law of Unintended Consequences

What an intro: Unintended consequences (or, unanticipated, unforeseen, unplanned… consequences) are outcomes that are not intended by a purposeful action, i.e., ...