Solving a problem the first time…
… isn’t the same as finding the real solution, unless it’s the sort of problem that stays solved.* You’ll have the real solution – the… Read More »Solving a problem the first time…
nested problems
A place to stand
There is a story: a person sets out with a particular set of skills to make a change in the world, and in the process… Read More »A place to stand
Ready-made and the alternative
Most of the time buying something that’s been ready-made by professionals is cheaper – especially if you count the cost of your time – and… Read More »Ready-made and the alternative
The onion strikes back: Maggie Koerth on the nested problems of Covid-19 testing
Covid-19 testing has been a mixed bag: Singapore and Korea seem to have been able to get on top of things quickly, while the UK… Read More »The onion strikes back: Maggie Koerth on the nested problems of Covid-19 testing
Nested problems, nested solutions (8): the leadership and ownership problem
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. The final… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (8): the leadership and ownership problem
Nested problems, nested solutions (7): Astro Teller on management and organisational culture
Yesterday’s post ended with the tension between designing systems and fostering a culture – writing scripts and setting tone – that will make it possible… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (7): Astro Teller on management and organisational culture
Nested problems, nested solutions (6): the management problem
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. So now… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (6): the management problem
Nested problems, nested solutions (5): operational problems
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. Once you’ve… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (5): operational problems
Nested problems, nested solutions (4): practical problems
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. If you’ve… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (4): practical problems
Nested problems, nested solutions (3): theoretical problems
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process, and not… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (3): theoretical problems