Bill Gates’ onion
This is a nice illustration of a set of nested problems (a.k.a. “The Onion“) in development from Bill and Melinda Gates’ philanthropic work. Often –… Read More »Bill Gates’ onion
March 2020
Lant Pritchett on reducing learning poverty: targeted interventions vs systemic change
“… when the whole system is producing weak results for nearly every child, then “inclusion” is a false premise. In this situation, it is necessary… Read More »Lant Pritchett on reducing learning poverty: targeted interventions vs systemic change
Stimulus and response
MIND THE GAP… … is good advice: If you’re prone to saying things you regret. If you’re feeling snappy. When you’re under pressure. Most of… Read More »Stimulus and response
Tom Peters on the “services added” narrative
“It helps to be as helpful as you can be” Rolls-Royce now earns MORE from tasks such as managing clients’ overall procurement strategies and maintaining… Read More »Tom Peters on the “services added” narrative
The next shell up
As your organisation grows you’ll discover yourself passing through awkward, vulnerable seeming inbetween stages, like when you’re… Too big to operate out of your house… Read More »The next shell up
On Jean Valjean’s carriage, technological progress and interchangeable parts
Jean Valjean – in a desperate hurry to save an innocent man from being condemned – has stopped to rest his horse and discovered that… Read More »On Jean Valjean’s carriage, technological progress and interchangeable parts
In a world of billions (Kevin Kelly on 1000 True Fans)
In a world in which you have direct contact with your audience, and you’re not going through the intermediate of a publisher, studio, record label,… Read More »In a world of billions (Kevin Kelly on 1000 True Fans)
Where do I start?
If you’re trying to work out your next step for your career or organisation, you could do worse than thinking about these things:
Hand-washing, face masks and cultural hygiene
The best reason for washing your hands at regular intervals isn’t protecting yourself. You might only rarely wash your hands and still never get sick.… Read More »Hand-washing, face masks and cultural hygiene
Encouragement
The last week has reminded me not to underestimate the importance of encouragement. “You’re on the right track.” “Yes, it was a bad outcome –… Read More »Encouragement
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