The oldest tools that can be shown to have been made by “humans” have been dated to 3.3million years old. Our species, Homo Sapiens has existed for around 300,000 years. We therefore have evidence that our species has been manufacturing things for at least 300,000 years, and it is reasonable…
I obviously have a vested interest in this blog, being a freelancer, but I honestly believe that using freelancers effectively has never been a more a more sensible way of running certain areas of an organisation. This begs the question why is this, and also how to make effective use…
It might seem like a very weird concept but let me explain why the most effective people and businesses are made of Lego. We find ourselves in a world where things are constantly changing. Businesses need to adapt if they are to thrive, or even survive. The same applies to…
The trouble with the environment in which we live is that everyone needs to change, all the time. We keep hearing about the “next big idea” electric cars, alternative power, the four day week, remote working etc etc. but if you really want major change then forget big ideas. Small,…
Profit maximisation has been the goal for so many organisations since time began. In the days when cheap, obedient labour was the main resource and hire and fire was the name of the game then profit maximisation by keeping costs low was achievable. However, things have changed. Let’s look at…
Whether we like it or not the world is changing faster that at any time in human history and the rate of disruption looks set to increase. Disruption is inevitable and that’s why organised disruption is the way ahead. Too many individuals and far too many managers / leaders are…