Developing Fast Competitive Cycles

The resurgence or maybe recognition of the use of the The OODA Loop as a basis for much of the current ideas surrounding Iterations, Rapid Development Cycles and Decision Making. What makes the OODA Loop such a popular subject? When we first think of the OODA Loop we think of fast competitive cycles needed by Read More …

Prototypes provide a Pathway for Connecting with Customers

Prototyping is a way to introduce our products or services in a very disarming way. It is a way of saying, “I respect your opinion.” Creating that empathetic connection with others can have a profound impact on your company. We all prefer to buy services from people that we perceive to be experts in their Read More …

How Many Scenarios are Correct?

I prefer using scenario type thinking in my work versus plotting these maps. I think creating a scenario; a story is much more useful and memorable to all concerned parties. I have always believed in the power of three. A few of these outlines are below: Pre-Purchase Purchase After Purchase Expect to See Like to Read More …

New to Visual Storytelling?

Next week’s podcast guest is Ekaterina Walter, a passionate marketer, who writes and speaks on topics of leadership, business innovation, and digital revolution. She is the author of Think Like Zuck and a new book, The Power of Visual Storytelling: How to Use Visuals, Videos, and Social Media to Market Your Brand. Below is an Read More …

Iterative Approach to Book Writing

Should you make little stories into larger chapters? How iterative is someone’s approach? I posed these questions to Peter Sims, author of the book, “Little Bets.” In the book, Peter discusses through stories the power of iterative cycles. Related Podcast and Transcription: Iterative Cycles Viewed as Little Bets Peter Sims: Well, I wanted it to Read More …

What Happened to My Linear World

I grew up in the manufacturing world. I think I might have learned how to weld before I learned how to walk. I ended up putting myself through college along with help from the G.I. bill as a welder and later moved into industrial drafting. I even built process equipment. I loved process mapping; value Read More …