Beyond knowledge management to better management
If your organization is populated by perfect people with a perfect track record, feel free to ignore this post. For the rest of you, I'd urge you to spend a little time with Engineers Without Borders Canada. This nonprofit was founded in 2000 by two young engineers who had "a dream of an organization that... Continue Reading →
I made a mistake yesterday. Although I started with the best of intentions, my error was apparent within minutes. In fact, as soon as my first mouthful hit my digestive track, it was obvious that I had eaten food that was on the verge of spoiling. Unfortunately, by the time my brain processed the bad... Continue Reading →
Jonah Lehrer has written a thought-provoking piece on why we too often miss the great opportunities presented by failure. In Accept Defeat: The Neuroscience of Screwing Up, he explains how our brains purport to "help" us by screening out information that doesn't fit with what we believe we know. Here's how he describes it: The... Continue Reading →
In New York City's glittering social scene, I've never heard of a failure party. Apparently, you have to be on the A-list in Indianapolis to be invited to one. In 2004, The Wall Street Journal published an article on Eli Lilly's failure parties. These parties were started in the early 1990s by W. Leigh Thompson,... Continue Reading →
We know that failure is necessary for innovation. In fact, experience shows that repeated failure usually precedes a major breakthrough. So then, why do we constantly run from failure when we should be planning for it? According to Scott Anthony, it's because the cost of failure is perceived to be so high that we don't... Continue Reading →
Every so often, we're fortunate enough to hear about an organization that has mastered the art of innovation. In the arena of social media, Best Buy is getting a reputation for innovation and success. This week I learned about an extraordinary feature of Best Buy's corporate culture when I read Cam Gross' blog post regarding... Continue Reading →
Above and Beyond KM 