by David Wilsey | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog, Home Page
At some point at every conference I attend, I see an example of one of my pet peeves of presentation visualization: the “magic arrow” slide. The presenter will be discussing a laundry list of factors related to some academic topic, like, say, effective leadership....
by David Wilsey | Jan 25, 2024 | Blog, Home Page
We need to turn data into intelligence. I have heard consultants say that my whole career and have noticed two common negative client reactions. The first is that this phrase is perceived as an empty platitude. Clients will nod their head briefly before saying, “Yes,...
by David Wilsey | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
In a recent class I was challenged by a participant whose organization wanted to be able to measure creativity. They felt that it was key to their artistic process that they hire and develop truly creative people, but they were having a hard time pinpointing exactly...
by Joe DeCarlo | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
The setting was the fifth inning of Game 3 of the 1932 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees, held at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Legend has it that Yankees star Babe Ruth stepped to the plate and pointed it to the center field flagpole as if to...
by David Wilsey | May 19, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
The focus of most strategy and measurement efforts used to be long term. We encouraged clients to step back from the day-to-day whirlwind of daily operational activities and firefighting and think about desired long-term objectives. The word “impact” implies this more...
