by Dwayne Phillips Design reviews can be important parts of projects. At design reviews, we attempt to communicate clearly and minimize misunderstandings. There are several design reviews that are important to the success of a project. This essay describes one design review that people want to have but should never be allowed. We have design […]
The Dinner Design Review
March 15th, 2010 · No Comments
Tags: Communication · Design · Expectations · Health · Ideas · Judgment · Meetings · Requirements · Systems
Redefine Impossible
November 30th, 2009 · No Comments
by Dwayne Phillips What was impossible at one point in the past, often is now possible. What is impossible today will probably possible in the future. Change the conversation by replacing “impossible” with a phrase. What is impossible these days? Curing the common cold Finding politicians who are candid about their proposals An efficient government […]
Tags: Ideas · Learning · Thinking
Concentrating on the Differences
November 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
by Dwayne Phillips Organizations tend to highlight their differences. The differences set them apart in the marketplace. Concentrating on the differences also can dim thinking. Perhaps it is good enough to merely be good enough. In my experience, organizations tend to highlight what makes them different from all other organizations. They concentrate on the differences. […]
Tags: Communication · Differences · Ideas · Logic
Clutter: Physical and Mental
October 1st, 2009 · No Comments
by Dwayne Phillips Clutter is a bunch of things that seem to pile up and get in the way. Physical clutter is easy to see. Mental clutter isn’t easy to see. Clutter – physical and mental – tends to drain energy with no action resulting. I recommend avoiding mental clutter by putting ideas into a […]
Tags: Ideas