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Teacher vs. Theacher: The SystemsWay Difference

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Teacher vs. Theacher: The SystemsWay Difference

Learn the critical distinction between teaching knowledge and theaching understanding in a rapidly changing world.

Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: A Misguided Debate

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Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: A Misguided Debate

Efficiency is widely understood—doing more with fewer resources. It is a worthy pursuit because failing to improve efficiency wastes resources.

Data Driven Decision Making Is A Farce
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Data Driven Decision Making Is A Farce

With a solid grasp of a system, you often need no data at all. When you truly understand a system, you already know what's possible and what's not.

"HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE!" Really ?
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"HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE!" Really ?

Recognizing these systems requires a special ability to think in terms of systems.

How vs Why, do you know the difference and implications of not knowing the difference
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How vs Why, do you know the difference and implications of not knowing the difference

HOW and WHY are two basic questions we all ask. We can`t screw up answers to those questions;

Example of how we have been trained to ignore feedback loops of systems we deal in and deal with
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Example of how we have been trained to ignore feedback loops of systems we deal in and deal with

I could give countless examples of well-intentioned, scientifically minded technologists who talk about feedback loops but fail to detect them in practice.

🚦 Managing Complexity in Systems: Judgment vs. Rules
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🚦 Managing Complexity in Systems: Judgment vs. Rules

The problem? Most companies choose #2. They don't hire people for their ability to apply judgment or train them in it.

Prioritize, Prioritize, Prioritize! Stop! Prioritize Systems, Not Projects.
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Prioritize, Prioritize, Prioritize! Stop! Prioritize Systems, Not Projects.

We will list two of many key differences between traffic jams in transportation systems and corporate work management systems.

Do You Truly Value Learning?

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Do You Truly Value Learning?

Imagine a world where the more you learn, the less money you make. In this system, learning comes with a negative ROI.