Stories of deliberate practice
Outliers is an excellent place to start. It features the story of Mozart’s “genius” and the Beatle’s “overnight success” told through the lens of the… Read More »Stories of deliberate practice
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Maximising components vs maximising systems
Some examples to illustrate what it means to maximise components rather than systems – and why it’s best avoided: Sports teams with star players that… Read More »Maximising components vs maximising systems
A long queue
A long queue for what you’re selling is a good problem to have. It means people want what you have, and are willing to pay… Read More »A long queue
Yardstick: more capacity
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or that progress is slow, it may help to look back at last year, when you probably felt the same. A… Read More »Yardstick: more capacity
The assumption that underpins all of your work
… is that people can change, and that things can get better. If you didn’t believe this already you probably wouldn’t be reading this. The… Read More »The assumption that underpins all of your work
DriverlessBookadile: Contents v.0.2
This post is part of the working draft of the DriverlessCrocodile Toolkit (read more here). I’d love comments, links to resources related to the theme,… Read More »DriverlessBookadile: Contents v.0.2
Buzzy (Bee to Bee)
… is great when you’re working on your own, bashing through emails or making something. It’s less good when you’re making important decisions, working with… Read More »Buzzy (Bee to Bee)
Specs, laws and floors
A spec sets standards and defines output, and laws set the boundaries of acceptable behaviour. They are indispensable, but here’s the thing: specs and laws… Read More »Specs, laws and floors
“Be healthy” is not a goal
It’s undefined. You can’t achieve it and be finished. It’s a desirable state, and a good thing to want – but it’s not enough to… Read More »“Be healthy” is not a goal
Questions of the day (leverage)
What is the biggest contribution that I can make to this team or organisation? What does it mean for me to be good at my… Read More »Questions of the day (leverage)