I think that opinion variation is a good tactic to prevent group think but only as long as it doesn't get in the way of productivity.  There certainly should also be a limit to it. Someone has to decide a course to take otherwise you'll be stuck in endless conversation until the cows come home.  … Continue reading Opinions & productivity →

“I have a dream that one day the state of Alabama … will be transformed into a situation where little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers” One of the great things about Martin Luther King was … Continue reading A clearly articulated vision →

To get a waiters attention by clicking is considered rude. Why? Nobody could tell me but everyone agreed it shouldn’t be done. It seems to be widely accepted as a social no no without a known explanation. To put a gauge on it, it’s somewhat ruder than the eye contact with a raised finger and … Continue reading Clicking at waiters →

Occasionally an odd thing occurs, a human is used as a medium for communication. Some possible reasons for this: Power Laziness Time constraints Ego trip Tips for being a human messenger: Get enough information to actually talk through the conversation eg. The reasoning behind the decision. You want to avoid being asked questions you don't … Continue reading Human messengers →

You wake up in a nice warm bed. You know that anything outside of this comfortable envelope will not be as warm or cozy. Now the little voice in your head kicks in. “Just five more minutes” The longer you stay in bed the harder it is to get out. That is until it’s an … Continue reading Nice warm bed →

I think that the state of being overwhelmed comes from having a lot to do without a belief that it can be done in the allotted time. The narrative of: "Oh my god I've got so much to do and no time to do it. I can't get it all done but I have to" … Continue reading Making it manageable →

Did you know you can drive from Dublin to Cork only seeing 100 yards ahead of you? Thereby proving you can make it to your destination without knowing what’s beyond your range of sight. Not being able to see the entire path shouldn’t discourage you from starting.

You talk the talk but do you walk the walk? There’s a fundamental difference between talking and action. As long as it’s just talk it’s excusable and not that serious. But when it manifests itself into action then you can start taking them seriously. Saying you’re going to quit is easy to do but handing … Continue reading Talking and action →

The DJ shouted: Give me a wave if you want Queen, or give me a wave if you want 9-5. The clubbers didn’t come here to think they came here to dance. Be decisive Mr. DJ and read the reactions of the crowd without asking because asking ruins the fun.

The gate agent announces that they will now start boarding the flight. Immediately everyone rises out of their comfy seats and proceeds to stand in line. Within minutes the queue contains the majority of the passengers eager to board. Which I think is odd. It’s not like you don’t have visibility of the queue as … Continue reading Strategic Queuing →