improvement

In Case of Emergency, Break Glass

As each day of economic free fall continues, many of us are struggling to figure out what to do next. ...

The Three Levers of Productivity (#3 May Surprise You)

“Do more with less.” “Boost your productive output.” “Get more done, faster!” Messages around efficiency, productivity, and hard work are ...

Planting Seeds

How do you know if you’ve accomplished something today? What should you measure if you didn’t deliver something measurable? In ...

The Red Zone

As football teams chase championship glory in their post-season battles, they practice diligently to deliver peak performance.  Coaches help players ...

It Can’t Be Done

It was widely accepted that a computer could never beat a grand master at a game of chess. Until, of ...

Urban Farming

Detroit, Michigan is in trouble. What was once a vibrant city is now overrun with crime, unemployment, and despair. In ...

Heads Up vs. Heads Down

We’ve all heard people in the business world proclaim that they are “heads down” on a project. Or that they ...

Your Company, Version 4.13

The software world enjoys many gifts. Smart people. Lots of capital. High leverage. But one that should probably be celebrated ...