Information Base
The “Information Base” is a re-creation and continuation of the Google “Strategic Exploration” Community. Some items from the Community, e.g. books and television/movies, have been moved to the “Books Plus” page. Select from the “Categories” menu to focus on key topics.
Dispel Your Team’s Fear of Data
Most people are uncomfortable with data. Estimates, analytics, and data-driven…
The Power of Precise Predictions
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/opinion/the-power-of-precise-predictions.html The problem with such predictions is that it is…
The VW scandal could cost car owners $5,000
While focused heavily on the financial aspects, this article is…
Law of Unintended Consequences
What an intro: Unintended consequences (or, unanticipated, unforeseen, unplanned… consequences)…
Why Futurism Has a Cultural Blindspot
A very interesting article — received this from Joel. I…
The Implications of Big Data
“Like all new tools, Big Data carries the potential for…
The Perfect Elevator Pitch
During Facilitator Training, we include (or recommend) that Facilitators create…
Gerd Leonhard – Will machines replace human…
s it necessary for everyone to have a job in…
Unintended, but not Unanticipated Consequences
The concept “unanticipated consequences,” coined by Robert K. Merton (1936),…
Leadership Involves Mastery of “Initiative Conversations”
http://customerthink.com/leadership-involves-mastery-of-initiative-conversations/ The Strategic Exploration Tools certainly involve conversations about the…
Using Fact, Not Feeling, to Deliver Change
Includes an interesting discussion about “mapping” information. https://talentmgt.com/2015/04/28/using-fact-not-feeling-to-deliver-change__trashed/ Article Link
Are you ready to decide?
Good managers—even great ones—can make spectacularly bad choices. Some of…