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Nov 14 2017

Transformation Towards Systemic Optimization

What is transformation of an enterprise, why do we need it and how can we achieve it? Dr. Domenico Lepore, Founder of Intelligent Management Inc. outlines how we can use our brains to make systemic change for a sustainable future. From exile to freedom: splitting the Red Sea Stupidity, as Dr. Deming has reminded us, is […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world · Tagged: Decalogue methodology, Deming, new economics, sechel, transformation

May 30 2017

Beyond the Comfort Zone for Organizations

Beyond the Comfort Zone for Organizations

The problem with comfort zones is that we stick with them even when they are no longer fit for purpose. We prefer to squeeze ourselves into an awkward space as long as it’s familiar, rather than expanding into the unknown. Comfort zones prevent us from doing anything that goes beyond what we already know. In […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: comfort zone, Decalogue methodology, mental models, organizations, systemic management, theory of constraints, W. Edwards Deming

Apr 18 2017

The Traditional Hierarchy Organization Doesn’t Work Anymore

The Traditional Hierarchy Organization Doesn’t Work Anymore

Why are people still stuck in adopting a traditional hierarchy and functional organization structure when there are clearly so many drawbacks? When organizations are created and organized in a matrix of vertical hierarchy and functions,
 an inevitable consequence is the existence of a series of “walls” or divisions that inhibit the resources involved in producing an optimal […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: complexity, Decalogue methodology, Deming, hierarchy, interdependencies, network of projects, theory of constraints

Apr 07 2017

Forget Perfection and Pursue Quality – Relentlessly

Forget Perfection and Pursue Quality – Relentlessly

In our last post, we looked at eliminating toxic beliefs that choke organizations. In this post, we focus in on the toxic belief of wanting perfection, and how this relates to the serious business of Quality. Perfection – an unattainable goal One of the toxic beliefs people have is that perfection equals success.  This is […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world · Tagged: Decalogue methodology, perfectionism, predictability, Quality, toxic beliefs, variation, W. Edwards Deming

Feb 24 2017

Why Organizations Get Stuck

Why Organizations Get Stuck

  Every kind of organization aspires to achieve its goal with increasing effectiveness. In order to do so, it has to do two fundamental things: grow innovate It has to grow because every living organism is either growing or its dying. It has to innovate because the reality it interacts with is constantly evolving. To […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: Decalogue methodology, Deming, Goldratt, innovation, legacy, stuck

Dec 02 2014

Resource Optimization Part 2 – In Praise of Idleness

Resource Optimization Part 2 – In Praise of Idleness

Our last post, ‘Resource Optimization? Don’t Make the 100% Mistake‘ received thousands of views, hundreds of likes and we are grateful for the many insightful comments received. Here, Dr. Giovanni Siepe takes a further look at resource optimization and why it is essential to always have some excess capacity.  Infinite resources only exist in Heaven In our last […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking · Tagged: Decalogue methodology, Deming, drum buffer rope, excess capacity, idle, resource optimization, Systems Thinking, theory of constraints

Oct 10 2014

A Path of Least Resistance for Managing Organizations? It’s Scientific.

A Path of Least Resistance for Managing Organizations? It’s Scientific.

  The path of least resistance is a familiar concept from nature. It can be observed in patterns of water on glass. Flow is created where least energy is required. But is there a way to make this principle apply to the way organizations work?  There is, and  we take a look at it here.    An […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking · Tagged: change, complexity, Decalogue methodology, Deming, Goldratt, path of least resistance, transformation

Jan 09 2014

Holacracy vs. Hierarchy? The Answer Lies in Managing Complexity.

Holacracy vs. Hierarchy? The Answer Lies in Managing Complexity.

A recent article about the company Zappo’s relates how they have chosen a new organizational structure of holacracy that removes traditional managers and job titles. They  believe this new structure will allow them to grow in a way that is less rigid and bureaucratic. While this may be a move in the right direction from […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking · Tagged: complexity, Decalogue methodology, holocracy, leadership, network of projects, organizational design, systemic management

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