April 15, 2024
The joy of music played just for you
“In our experiment*, we instructed some orchestras to be mindful and make their performances subtly new each time they played. … Read More “The joy of music played just for you”
Category: Scaleability
April 11, 2024
The franchising flywheel
I’ve long believed that franchising, done well, is an excellent way to scale a successful business. By replicating a small, … Read More “The franchising flywheel”
April 10, 2024
How to explain things well
You probably don’t often think about the circulation of your blood, but if you did, and decided to take a … Read More “How to explain things well”
April 9, 2024
How to get outside the bubble
When you’re riding the tiger of your small, amazing business, in the throes of rapid expansion, and especially when you … Read More “How to get outside the bubble”
April 8, 2024
Quick and…
When I worked in software development, we had a name for things we did to fix an urgent problem – … Read More “Quick and…”
April 5, 2024
Choosing
Some consultants come into your business and tell you what you should do to make your business more like others … Read More “Choosing”
April 4, 2024
The thing about thoughts
The thing about thoughts is that while they are in your head, they seem utterly clear. It’s only once you … Read More “The thing about thoughts”
April 3, 2024
How to add management without the overhead
I’m an anarchist. I don’t believe in being ruled from the top, or the middle. Or anywhere, really. I don’t … Read More “How to add management without the overhead”
March 28, 2024
Management structure. Do micro-businesses need it?
Back in 2022, when I applied for a Women in Innovation grant, one of the comments on my submission was … Read More “Management structure. Do micro-businesses need it?”
March 22, 2024
Start with the future
Past -> Present -> Future. We think this is how our experience of time works, in a line. We think … Read More “Start with the future”