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
- Oct 4, 2022
- 3 min
If you pit a good performer against a bad system, the system will win every time
Here's a model of behavioral influence that's useful for any leader invested in helping people and teams perform better.
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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 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
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Reinventing Your Leadership Team
Insightful comments on the establishment of an effective leadership team.
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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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Russ Powell
- Nov 28, 2020
- 7 min
"We know a lot about organizations; they’re not as mysterious as they seem." –Bill Daniels
Four systems outlining the relationships between leaders and their teams to help you understand productivity, progress & where to improve.
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