Organization Designer + Researcher
This video is an excerpt from the Business 901 Podcast that I did with host Joe Dager in 2016. In this video, we discuss some of the challenges associated with systems thinking, along with some thoughts on the potential of Big Data. We begin this discussion with some background on the issues with education and systems thinking. Then we briefly …
[Read more...] about Systems Thinking: Challenges and Potential – Interview
In this Business 901 podcast segment, we discuss the need for all 14 steps in the Path to Sustainable Excellence, the need for personal change, and setting the example. Here are a few additional thoughts and comments on the three main points in the video. 14 Steps - Do you have to do them all? In this segment of the Business901 podcast, Joe …
[Read more...] about Personal Transformation Often Required – Interview
This article is the third video excerpt from my interview with the Business 901 podcast and Joe Dager. In this segment, we cover key issues related to organizational learning and innovation. Ideally, organizational learning and innovation are complementary activities, each adding to the overall process of improvement. The ultimate purpose of …
[Read more...] about Learning & Innovation: Combining Science & Creativity – Interview
Organizations tend to remain static unless there is a force greater than the inertia of the status quo. There are two basic types of force that can be applied to an organization. The first type is the “pushing” force from the dissatisfaction with the status quo. The second type is the “pulling” force of a vision of a better future. Not only must …
[Read more...] about Overcoming the Inertia of Status Quo – Interview
I recently had the honor of being a guest on the Business 901 podcast with Joe Dager. Joe and I discussed various topics related to organization design and leading the journey to sustainable excellence. As we recorded the podcast, Joe also captured the video. The video above is an excerpt from that interview. This first video discusses the …
[Read more...] about Organization Design Community, Framework, and Sustaining the Gains! – Interview
