Russ PowellJan 24, 20233 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 PowellNov 1, 20225 minTen Lessons from Super-forecastersWe humans are notoriously bad at forecasting. Here are ten lessons from super-forecasters that might help us get better at it.
Russ PowellOct 18, 20224 minSix Rules of Training Every Manager Should KnowSkill alone is not enough to guarantee performance. You must also have opportunity to perform, self-efficacy, and a supportive environment.
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 PowellFeb 23, 20225 minSystems Thinking and the Juggling Girls of BerlinA troupe of jugglers from Berlin helps us apply a simple, powerful framework for thinking about and diagnosing problems in human systems.
Russ PowellFeb 5, 20221 minTo Get Ahead, You Need Both Ambition and HumilityBalance is a vital skill in leadership and in life - specifically the use of confidence and humility.