Do we think Gartner understands social desirability bias?

What do execs really care about vs. what do they say on surveys? Continue Reading

What type of failure might eventually predict success?

Don’t keep reinventing. Continue Reading

Do we think the world is getting better or worse?

The world (or at least America) can feel like it’s collapsing with COVID and schools and polarization. But what about the whole world? Continue Reading

Could partition dependence bias help save us from Brad and Chad?

We don’t do very well at combating bias during hiring, but maybe if we find the right mix of science, strategy, and execution … we could? Continue Reading

Availability bias, proof by example fallacy, and tribalism, OH MY!

The increasing rush to sameness and comfort of American work and business models: dangerous, or just fine? Continue Reading

The Overblown Implications Effect

If you burn a batch of cookies or mess up a work presentation, do people think you are a bad cook or dumb now forever? Continue Reading

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Why would execs care about organizational trust if the legacy widget is still selling?

There is limited time in the work day, and executives care about very specific stuff. It’s probably not trust studies. Continue Reading

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Breaking news: Companies do not respect HR as a function

HR should be strategic at any place with more than five employees. It literally almost never is. Continue Reading