Sometimes clear and simple is best. Watch the video, you will see what I mean. Photo by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash
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Slimy Customer Service
Scientists in Japan have been working with a species of slime mold. It spreads out radially, growing a network of veins as it looks for food. When it finds food it then contracts to remove redundant veins . The scientists carried out an experiment; producing a map of Tokyo with oat flakes (food) and watching […]
Jargon du Jour
I love management jargon. I found this today and believe me, you need one: “an oobeya room” An oobeya room is a large room specifically set up to run a project from. As you enter the room it contains: 1. The objective 2. A representation of the expected output (a graphic or model so everybody […]
This is Mine that is Yours
We decide how we spend money in three areas: 1. Purchasing: which materials we buy. 2. Specification: what product or service we offer. 3. Efficiency: how well we convert raw materials into finished goods. These activities are controlled by the Purchasing, Brand Development and Operations departments. They have the ability to make changes that will […]
Decide
The problem with decisions is that it is easy to make the wrong one. It is easier to wait for more data and more information. That way you won’t get it wrong and spend time and money chasing down the wrong decision. Not making a decision though is indecision. If you don’t decide you won’t […]