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Data Driven Decision Making Is A Farce
systems

Data Driven Decision Making Is A Farce

With a solid grasp of a system, you often need no data at all. When you truly understand a system, you already know what's possible and what's not.

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Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: A Misguided Debate
management

Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: A Misguided Debate

The debate between efficiency and effectiveness is futile if we ignore their interdependence. Let's take a systems perspective.

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Example of how we have been trained to ignore feedback loops of systems we deal in and deal with
Systems

Example of how we have been trained to ignore feedback loops of systems we deal in and deal with

I could give countless examples of well-intentioned, scientifically minded technologists who suffer ...

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Managing Complexity in Systems: Judgment vs Rules
Systems

Managing Complexity in Systems: Judgment vs Rules

The problem? Most companies choose R2. They don't hire people for their ability to apply judgment, t...

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"HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE!" Really ?
leadership

"HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE!" Really ?

Recognizing these systems requires a special ability to think in terms of systems.

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