Hands up
The majority of work we do is routine – it’s been done before, we know how to do it, and sooner or later it will… Read More »Hands up
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Nested problems, nested solutions (7): Astro Teller on management and organisational culture
Yesterday’s post ended with the tension between designing systems and fostering a culture – writing scripts and setting tone – that will make it possible… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (7): Astro Teller on management and organisational culture
Nested problems, nested solutions (6): the management problem
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. So now… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (6): the management problem
Seth Godin and Bo Burlingham on being famous to the family
By famous, I means admired, trusted, given the benefit of the doubt. By famous, I mean seen as irreplaceable or best in the world. Here’s… Read More »Seth Godin and Bo Burlingham on being famous to the family
Nested problems, nested solutions (5): operational problems
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. Once you’ve… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (5): operational problems
Nested problems, nested solutions (4): practical problems
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. If you’ve… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (4): practical problems
Ben Horowitz on hiring and diversity
This long extract is from a fantastic interview with Ben Horowitz – it’s great on a load of aspects of building strong organisational culture, and… Read More »Ben Horowitz on hiring and diversity
Nested problems, nested solutions (3): theoretical problems
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process, and not… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (3): theoretical problems
Clare Leaver and Lant Pritchett on Pay for Performance for teachers (and how to think about interventions in general)
Even if you’re not interested in pay for performance, this article is is fantastic in the way that it sets a clear foundation for discussion… Read More »Clare Leaver and Lant Pritchett on Pay for Performance for teachers (and how to think about interventions in general)
A project
The thing that I’m recommending for a lot of people now is to find a sphere of activity, no matter how small or how local,… Read More »A project