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There are many ways to fuck up when launching your startup, and hiring the wrong people is the most common one. Hiring is always a challenge in business, but large corporations have the resources to absorb a bad hire. For startups, however, a bad hire can be crippling. The high failure rate of startups (around…
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Have you heard about the experiment with chimpanzees, poker chips and a vending machine? Let’s dive deep into the 1936 experiment that exposed the OG hustlers: chimpanzees. J.B. Wolfe set up a vending machine – the Silicon Valley of primate motivation – dispensing the holy grail: grapes (or raisins, let’s not get picky). But here’s…
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Large-scale changes in organizations are impacting the jobs of employees worldwide. These changes range from leadership transitions, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions to regulatory changes, creating an atmosphere of constant unease in the workforce. However, a survey of over 500,000 U.S. employees reveals that close to one-third of them lack an understanding of the reasons behind…
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Today I want to talk about a classic business dilemma which I call “Disrupt or Be Disrupted”. Have you heard about Clayton M. Christensen‘s books on innovation particularly “The Innovator’s Dilemma,” a book that explores why established companies struggle to innovate, despite having a lot of resources and expertise? This book has been widely discussed…
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As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that not all business ideas are created equal. Some ideas have the potential to change the world, while others are doomed to fail from the start. Failure is a natural part of the business process. I’ve also learned that even the best ideas can fail if they’re not executed properly.…
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As someone who is always looking for ways to increase productivity and get more done in less time, I was excited to learn about the GTD (Get Things Done) method. This system, created by David Allen, promises to help individuals and organisations achieve their goals by providing a simple yet effective way to manage tasks,…
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The “5 Whys” technique is a simple yet powerful tool for problem-solving and root cause analysis. It is based on the idea that by repeatedly asking “Why?” to the problem at hand, we can dig deeper and deeper until we reach the root cause of the problem. This technique was first developed by Sakichi Toyoda,…
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I think the ABCDE approach will change your prioritisation forever because it’s a simple yet powerful tool for managing your time and focusing on the most important tasks. Effective time management and prioritisation are essential skills in today’s fast-paced world, and the ABCDE method can help you prioritise tasks based on their importance and urgency.
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The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a concept in economics that states that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. It was named after the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who observed in 1906 that approximately 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the…
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The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Eisenhower Decision Matrix, is a simple framework for organising and prioritising tasks based on their urgency and importance. I want to delve into the objectives of the Eisenhower Matrix, as well as provide some tips for using it. I’m sure with it you can improve your productivity and…