Russ Powell
Cowboys, Pit Crews, Doctors and Checklists – A Physician's Take on Systems-Thinking
In a TED video, Atul Gawande summarizes what we do at RPC every day—we help managers learn to analyze and solve problems in human systems.
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Russ Powell
- Feb 23, 2022
- 5 min
Systems Thinking and the Juggling Girls of Berlin
A troupe of jugglers from Berlin helps us apply a simple, powerful framework for thinking about and diagnosing problems in human systems.
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Russ Powell
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
Three Things High Performing Teams Do Differently
A study from psychologist Ron Friedman suggests high-performing teams find success by making better, stronger social connections.
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Russ Powell
- Feb 14, 2022
- 5 min
Five Ways to Get More Quiet Time
In this time of constant-distraction-as-norm, leaders need quiet time for reflection and discernment more than ever.
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Russ Powell
- Feb 10, 2022
- 1 min
6th Grader Saves the Lives of Two People on the Same Day
The simple act of doing the right thing can make a huge impact.
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Russ Powell
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
How would you say it differently?
A collection of my thoughts on effective communication and why language is so important.
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Russ Powell
- Jan 26, 2022
- 7 min
If ya gotta eat a frog, why sit around and look at it all day?
A few thoughts on two timeless principles for managing time and tasks.
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Russ Powell
- Jul 30, 2021
- 5 min
10 Tips from Industry Thought-Leaders on How to Build Better Learning Programs
Executing effective training can be a challenge, but these insights will help you along the way.
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Russ Powell
- Mar 22, 2021
- 4 min
"Fast Fixes"​ for Workforce Performance Problems
When trying to figure out why your people aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing, ask these three questions.
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