Note: I will return to my series on dependencies (see Part 1 and Part 2) in 2024. I'd like to close out 2023 with something brewing in my mind for a while. It involves one of the critical limiting beliefs that gets in the way of improvement and one of the core enabling beliefs that sets "good" teams apart. It is also something I'm considering as I set some goals and aspirations for 2024 and catch myself falling into common traps.
Thanks for the post, John, and the carpenter metaphor really hits home the value of sustained craft development & growth mindset. Btw the thought exercise that Rebecca Murphy suggested is a good example of the value of *prospective hindsight* (the same philosophy behind a pre-mortem exercise). Coincidentally, I penned a post on that idea just today: https://open.substack.com/pub/waqaswrites/p/seeking-perspective-through-prospective
A couple of thoughts crossed my mind after reading the piece:
- “Fooled by randomness” by Nassim Taleb. The world is more random than we would like to believe.
- It does take being intentional to increase the chances of surfing that randomness for the good.
Other than that, thanks for the all the great insights this year, John. And wish you a great 2024, enjoy the festivities with those you love. Looking forward to more insights next year!
I have seen a lot of senior management at large traditional laggard corporations and service providers espousing the methods of 2000 while slowly declining in share price. They are profitable enough for now but for some reason slow decline makes them worse rather than motivating them to get better.
After a change to more interesting work, but more laissez faire management, this post was a breath of fresh air.
The conclusion here and my experience in Science share a need for better awareness of out of the box factors: bias, unseen and conflated issues. There’s only so much of the story you can tell in a few paragraphs. It’s reasonable to expect that, as there are here, there’s more to the story when presented with unusual results. The world isn’t as simple or black and white as we assume.
The fact that Ellen can also guide Allison to make solid contributions despite being a beginner reinforces the importance of mentorship and learning from those with more experience. It's common for beginners to benefit greatly from the guidance and tips provided by seasoned professionals, allowing them to improve more rapidly.
Moreover, for those who aspire to become skilled craftsmen, there are additional resources available, such as the option to buy essay online at https://superbessay.com/. This can provide supplementary learning materials and structured courses that cater to different skill levels, ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of the craft.
Tks, John! This post so easy to relate. I guess we get more confortable with this reality as long as we're opened to learn with it. Sometimes the change is so easy to explain after it happens, and so hard when we're in the middle of it. The shift of perspective helps after we live it.
Thanks for the post, John, and the carpenter metaphor really hits home the value of sustained craft development & growth mindset. Btw the thought exercise that Rebecca Murphy suggested is a good example of the value of *prospective hindsight* (the same philosophy behind a pre-mortem exercise). Coincidentally, I penned a post on that idea just today: https://open.substack.com/pub/waqaswrites/p/seeking-perspective-through-prospective
A couple of thoughts crossed my mind after reading the piece:
- “Fooled by randomness” by Nassim Taleb. The world is more random than we would like to believe.
- It does take being intentional to increase the chances of surfing that randomness for the good.
Other than that, thanks for the all the great insights this year, John. And wish you a great 2024, enjoy the festivities with those you love. Looking forward to more insights next year!
I have seen a lot of senior management at large traditional laggard corporations and service providers espousing the methods of 2000 while slowly declining in share price. They are profitable enough for now but for some reason slow decline makes them worse rather than motivating them to get better.
After a change to more interesting work, but more laissez faire management, this post was a breath of fresh air.
The conclusion here and my experience in Science share a need for better awareness of out of the box factors: bias, unseen and conflated issues. There’s only so much of the story you can tell in a few paragraphs. It’s reasonable to expect that, as there are here, there’s more to the story when presented with unusual results. The world isn’t as simple or black and white as we assume.
The fact that Ellen can also guide Allison to make solid contributions despite being a beginner reinforces the importance of mentorship and learning from those with more experience. It's common for beginners to benefit greatly from the guidance and tips provided by seasoned professionals, allowing them to improve more rapidly.
Moreover, for those who aspire to become skilled craftsmen, there are additional resources available, such as the option to buy essay online at https://superbessay.com/. This can provide supplementary learning materials and structured courses that cater to different skill levels, ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of the craft.
Enjoyed the read. Happy New Year!
Tks, John! This post so easy to relate. I guess we get more confortable with this reality as long as we're opened to learn with it. Sometimes the change is so easy to explain after it happens, and so hard when we're in the middle of it. The shift of perspective helps after we live it.