Russ PowellJan 243 minCowboys, Pit Crews, Doctors and Checklists – A Physician's Take on Systems-ThinkingIn 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.
Russ PowellOct 4, 20223 minIf you pit a good performer against a bad system, the system will win every timeHere's a model of behavioral influence that's useful for any leader invested in helping people and teams perform better.
Russ PowellJun 27, 20222 minThree Steps for Having Better Difficult ConversationsTo have productive difficult conversations take the perspective of the other, think about what you truly want, and don't take it personally.
Russ PowellFeb 4, 20221 minData-Poor Conversations Lead to Poor Problem-Solving.A problem-solving must: ensure the data collected is accurate and comprehensive before discussing solutions.