Archive for March, 2009
The Two Stories – Thriving in Complexity
Posted by Andrew 25 March 2009The Two Stories – Thriving in Complexity
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There have been two stories doing a dance together in today’s organisations.
You might even say they’ve been at battle.
These two stories colour how we respond to challenges and opportunities. They also have huge implications for how resilient and adaptive we can be.
And…
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Can you learn from your own experiences?
Posted by Andrew 16 March 2009Thanks to Douglas Adams for this quote:
“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.”
Forget learning from others experience. I struggle enough with learning from my own.
When should a Process be Art not Science?
Posted by Andrew 11 March 2009This is the question that the latest Harvard Business Review asks. The article explores how the movement to standardise processes has gone overboard. I agree with their perspective that some require an artist’s judgement – and should be managed accordingly.
I’ve often reflected on the processes that we use and facilitate and how in many ways [...]
Catchup tonight at The European
Posted by Andrew 5 March 2009Interested in catching up for informal drinks, nibbles and sharing around some “topics-that-matter” for you?
Come join me.
We’ve got a table booked at the European at 5:30pm today. For location details see http://www.theeuropean.com.au