Monthly Archives: August 2013

“Moneyball Government” – Evidence and Trials in the “Court” of the Organization

Posted on August 21, 2013 by complexified

In the past year, several ideas have dominated the discourse on improving government.  A couple of months ago, the President called for improving the management and results of government.  A recent OMB Memorandum, M-13-17, specifically calls for “evidence based management” … Continue reading →

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Line ’em Up & Knock ’em Down: Leadership & the “Domino Dynamic”

Posted on August 21, 2013 by complexified

Recently I was reading some stuff about leadership.  The writer was suggesting that leaders should aim at having things so well aligned, so well defined, that every action had the desired and intended consequences.  If only it were that simple! … Continue reading →

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From “I think I can…” to “I knew I could…”

Posted on August 21, 2013 by complexified

Another in a series of comments I have written recently in response to some public discourse on leadership. So… I think I can…I think I can…I think I can… I knew I could…I knew I could… Insights on motivation are … Continue reading →

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Us vs. Them: Leading for the Org, or for the People?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by complexified

The following is a comment I wrote in response to someone’s notion that in leadership, you might WANT to put “people first,” but that you really have to put the goals of the organization first. So… First, there is a … Continue reading →

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