Problem Solving
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Should Organisations Sleep On Their Problems?
We know that sleep allows your brain to process information and consolidate memories. This can lead to new insights or perspectives on a problem when you wake up. Sleep helps regulate emotions and reduce stress levels. A calmer mind might… Continue reading
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Few People Get Promoted For Asking Difficult Questions
Research indicates that even when everyone within a group recognizes who the subject matter expert is, they defer to that member just 62% of the time; when they don’t, they listen to the most extroverted person Khalil Smith Innovation must be founded… Continue reading
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The Problem With Chasing Zeroes
Stowe Boyd posed a very good question in response to my recent piece on colliding crises. “What if crises are not of the sort that can be attacked and surmounted in a ‘short period of time’? The US housing crisis (and UK)… Continue reading
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Why We Try To Solve Problems By Adding Complexity
“Most geniuses—especially those who lead others—prosper not by deconstructing intricate complexities but by exploiting unrecognized simplicities.” Andy Benoit When companies want to change they almost always add something to the mix. A new team, a new senior leader, a new… Continue reading
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