The Power of Ratios
There is a common rule known as the 80-20 Rule that espouses 80% of outcomes result from 20% of the causes or input variables. Formally, this is known as the Pareto Principle, inspired by the writings of Vilfredo Pareto in the late 1800s/early 1900s, who…
In Principles We Trust
According to the Google, a principle is defined as “a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.” For example, “People disappoint, bacon is eternal.” OK, that is not really a…
Affordance by Design
According to Merriam-Webster, affordance is defined as the quality or property of an object that defines its possible uses or makes clear how it can or should be used. A good example is a door handle. The next time you approach a door, take note…
Welcome to the BS Generation
I’m a Tech refugee, having worked in the industry for almost 10 years and more recently, recruiting for early and late-stage growth companies for the past 18 years. This is the equivalent of 55 human business years, give or take. Or so it seems. Innovation,…