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Apr 30 2020

Transformation for Optimization – Learning from Deming to Start Again

Transformation for Optimization – Learning from Deming to Start Again

In a moment when so many businesses must learn to start again, they could not do better than build their efforts on the solid foundations of Deming’s Theory of Profound Knowledge. His credentials are impeccable: Japan was able to emerge from devastation and become an economic powerhouse by absorbing and applying his teachings after WWII. […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world · Tagged: theory of profound knowledge, W. Edwards Deming

May 24 2018

Why you Need Theory, Not Tips, for Your Organization Today

Why you Need Theory, Not Tips, for Your Organization Today

The world is full of tips on how to do things better. The problem is that without some solid theory behind you, those tips are just patches. Theory, you say? But we need something practical, don’t we? Well, here’s the thing. There is no such thing as good practice without solid theory to back it […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: Deming and Goldratt, theory, theory of constraints, theory of profound knowledge

Apr 17 2018

Four Fundamental Knowledge Areas for Leaders and Managers Today

Four Fundamental Knowledge Areas for Leaders and Managers Today

Last week, Intelligent Management was delighted to be in Vancouver as our founder, Dr. Domenico Lepore, was invited to address the national conference of CIOs in Canada to talk about leadership. We are very proud that Domenico’s participation in the CIO conference was recognized with a donation from the CIO Association of Canada of $1,500 […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world · Tagged: CIO, epistemological framework, leadership, theory of profound knowledge

Aug 24 2017

Systems Thinking and Public Policy – Start Making Sense

Systems Thinking and Public Policy – Start Making Sense

An article in Governing.com informs about how linear logic drastically failed the Boston suburb of Somerville when a highway and an overpass were built right through it. The unintended consequences of the road building that seemed rational were huge for the community of the suburb. Mayor Curtatone had the good sense to team up with a Systems […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: interependencies, public policy, Somerville MA, Systems Thinking, theory of constraints, theory of profound knowledge, Victoria Johns St bridge

Aug 04 2017

Nothing Is the Same: How to Survive and Thrive in Today’s Market

Nothing Is the Same: How to Survive and Thrive in Today’s Market

This month marks ten years since the start of the 2007 financial crisis. Our economic models have failed us. Anyone who has lived with the aftermath of that crisis knows that. Many have lost their jobs, or lost their investments and even their future prospects. Many who expected to have a smooth career path are getting […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world, Theory of Constraints · Tagged: financial crisis, Goldratt, sustainability, systemic management, theory of constraints, theory of profound knowledge, Thinking Process Tools, W. Edwards Deming

Oct 13 2015

Four Fundamental Strands of Knowledge for Managers and Leaders

Four Fundamental Strands of Knowledge for Managers and Leaders

Although the majority of organizations are divided up into functions and silos (and suffer every day from the ill-effects of that) they are in fact one system. They simply do not see it because of an out of date approach to management based on vertical hierarchy and local optima. What do we mean when we […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking, systems view of the world · Tagged: Deming, interdependencies, organization, systemic management, theory of profound knowledge, transformation, variation

Oct 24 2013

Why Have We Written a Business Novel? Now Available!

Why Have We Written a Business Novel? Now Available!

If you had to choose between reading a text book about business and reading a good story, you might be more tempted by the story. But what if you didn’t have to make that choice? What if you could learn about a transformational approach to business and read a darn good story at the same […]

Written by angela montgomery · Categorized: Systems Thinking · Tagged: business novel, creative non-fiction, Deming, Goldratt, theory of constraints, theory of profound knowledge, transformation

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