Building an Evidence Informed Culture
I have already written about the perils of the mantra "data-driven." I've argued that we need to ask the right questions and understand...
The Relevance Of "Eudemonia" To Modern Management Thinking
Eudemonia, translated from ancient Greek as "human flourishing," is centered on living a fulfilling and virtuous life. It is relevant to...
"Psyche & Techne"
The ancient Greek philosophical distinction between "psyche" and "techne" was explored by Martin Heidegger in his writings about...
Algorithmic Business Thinking
As we embrace the new managerial paradigms of the digital era and the knowledge economy that fuels it, we need to become more acquainted...
Decisions Shouldn't Just Be Data-driven
We often hear the advice, you need to become more data-driven. And that mantra applies to all aspects of managing organizations or teams....
Quiet Quitting
A lot has been written recently on quiet quitting - the tendency for employees to "check out" and do the minimum required at their job....
On Academic Startups & Incubators
Academic incubators have become an integral part of innovation ecosystems. Specially set-up incubators provide resources and support to...
Framing Problems Effectively: The Key to Decision Making
Framing problems correctly is a critical step in the problem-solving process. It involves identifying and clearly defining the problem,...
On Efficiency & Effectiveness
Efficiency and effectiveness are two closely related but distinct concepts. Efficiency is the ability to accomplish a task or achieve a...
Understanding "Millenials"
Some of my friends in leadership positions (who are not already retired:) often repeat the complaint: "I don't understand millennials."...
