Why Brainstorming Groups Kill Breakthrough Ideas
When managers want employees to come up with breakthroughs, they need to give people some time alone to ponder their...
The Definitive Blog
Welcome to the Definitive Blog, where we share insights, updates, and expert perspectives on strategic decision-making, project management, and industry trends. Explore our articles to stay informed and empowered as you navigate the complexities of today’s business landscape.
7 Ways to Make High Velocity Decisions
BREAKING NEWS, followed by retractions and clarifications is occurring more frequently as the news cycle gets faster and the competition...
Evidence Should Inform But Not Drive Decision Making
Although evidence clearly contributes to thoughtful policy-making, evidence cannot and should not drive policy decisions. When we make decisions, or...
Mapping the Risk of Wolf Attacks on Livestock in Central Italy
An increasing wolf population has caused worries and protests from local communities, alarmed at possible predation against domestic livestock and...
Immigration Reform: Building Consensus for a Common-Sense Solution (Part II)
In my last blog Immigration Reform: Prioritizing the Four Pillars for a Common-Sense Solution, I recommended that Congress consider using...
8 Essential Qualities That Define Great Leadership
It’s clear that many leaders are failing to foster a sense of trust and loyalty in their employees. Fortunately, that...
Immigration Reform: Prioritizing the Four Pillars for a Common-Sense Solution (Part I)
The national immigration reform debate rages on, while congressmen and women make a disorganized attempt to find a legislative proposal...
The Most Overlooked Execution Blind Spot
Cross-functional collaboration is essential to success: “Everyone gets so busy in their own silo that they forget the inter-related and...
Steve Jobs’s Advice on the Only 4 Times You Should Say ‘No’ Is Brilliant
People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means...
3 Things Every Leader Should Know About Making Strong Decisions
If you're in a leadership position, decision making is part of your job. Your decisions will largely determine the type...