Community Spotlight: One of the most valuable features of the Harmony Decision Maker is the Community Library. This is where our 10,000+ users from around the world can share the analysis and implementation status of how they resolved a “dark cloud” – a difficult decision they faced – in their personal life or at work. … Continue reading “Unless I Push them, They Don’t Perform … Really?” Community Spotlight
Remembering my mentor, Dr. Eli Goldratt On the 11th June 2011, my mentor and friend for almost 20 years, Dr. Eli Goldratt, sadly passed away. He was without doubt, the person that had the biggest impact on my life. Today I reflected on the many many late discussions we had …and especially on our first … Continue reading Remembering Dr. Eli Goldratt
MY INSIGHT OF THE WEEK Seeing is believing. Really? Could it be that Believing is seeing… I am often asked when doing talks at schools about the scientific method, about my own beliefs as a scientist. The two most common of these questions are: “As a scientist, do you believe in God” and “Do you … Continue reading Is Seeing Believing? or Maybe Believing is Seeing…
Last week I was on a panel discussion on “How to avoid costly mistakes in a COVID-19 recovery.” For those that missed it, you can now view it at the link below. In my introduction, I covered 3 common mistakes: 1. When we think that something will never happen, or never happen to us, we … Continue reading Avoid Costly Mistakes in a COVID-19 Recovery
Would you be willing to commit to wear face masks whenever you are outside of your home, to be allowed to return to work? Last week I read a post from Nassim Taleb where he shared a graph that showed a clear correlation between countries whose citizens wore face masks whenever they were outside of … Continue reading How do face masks REALLY impact COVID-19
My research lab is doing a poll to find out what people think will be the duration and impact of a COVID-19 recovery on their PERSONAL and their COMPANY’s income. Please share your views in the comments of what you think the likely shape of the income recovery will be, on both your PERSONAL income … Continue reading COVID-19 Recovery Duration and Impact
Focusing is not just deciding what to do, but just as importantly what not to do. Specifically focusing on what to stop doing, and what not to start. With so many problems to solve, so many parts to improve, and so many opportunities to capitalize on, deciding what and who to focus your limited attention … Continue reading Focusing Effectively with Bill Gates
It was great to attend The Table Group’s UnConference 2020 event with Founder Patrick Lencioni in early March. Patrick Lencioni, New York Times best-selling author, is on a mission to change the world of work. His focus is on shifting to a place where performance and dignity in organizations is the rule, not the … Continue reading Patrick Lencioni – Unconference 2020
The Coronavirus: The biggest mistake decision-makers can make…and why it’s so easy to make it! As a decision scientist, I am often approached by customers, students and friends, asking for advice, when they are facing a difficult decision. Over the past few weeks, I have had numerous calls and messages asking for advice on what … Continue reading The Coronavirus: The biggest mistake decision makers can make
YOU have UNLIMITED potential! Really??? No you don’t. None of us do. Whoever told you that… a parent, a coach, a manager, or a mentor… probably did it with the best intentions. We know that the potential we have as human beings, has real limits. And we also know that telling ourselves or others that … Continue reading Unlocking Your Inherent Potential
