Simplicity is a compelling problem-solving tool. Simplicity leads to solutions that are: But human beings are prone to complexity bias! Complexity bias is our tendency to believe that complicated solutions are better than simple ones. We assume a big problem must require a certain level of knowledge and effort to solve. In other words, aContinue reading “Why simplicity is the best problem solving tool”
Category Archives: Leadership
What would my Mother think of that?
A few years ago the Kenyan Bronze Medalist Abel Mutai was running a cross-country race in Burlada, and just before crossing the finishing line he became confused with the signage and stopped running, thinking he had already won.The athlete behind him, Ivan Fernandez Anaya realised what had happened and began to shout at Mutai toContinue reading “What would my Mother think of that?”
know where your value lies
My god-daughter Angharad has just graduated with a Masters from university (proud god-father) and this reminds me of a story I was told by my dad when I graduated. A father said to his son “You have graduated with first class degree, congratulations. Here is a car I bought many years ago. It is prettyContinue reading “know where your value lies”
You can do it
This story was inspired from a real life news story on Friday 5th March 2020 One day, as a boy was walking to school, his route took him past an accident. A lorry had got completely stuck under a low bridge. The driver, who had misjudged the height restriction, was unable to either go forwardContinue reading “You can do it”
The Culture Ripple effect
The culture ripple effect… We must walk the walk and talk the talk. The way we behave drives the culture