Thank you for the clarity. Doesn't every workplace already have the three pre-requisites, a goal, a set of necessary conditions and an objective score keeping...
In response to our assertion that it doesn't make sense to allocate scarce promotional resources to social activities, I'm often asked if rewarding existing...
Diminishing returns are every promotional coordinator's public enemy number one. The problem is, all promotional campaigns -- no matter what their objective --...
Those who share my love of the English language may enjoy a book that is now available free here: http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~torsten/ug/less/less.html...
In recent times, it's become fashionable to talk about 'internal customers'. The thinking is that everyone in our organisation is a customer service person....
I think it's an example of a good intention gone astray. I've worked in large organisations where this concept has been introduced in order to help...
Mike Smith
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Oct 26, 2005 7:00 am
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Well now ... This list has been running for some time now. I've committed to maintain it on an ongoing basis. And we've almost reached the 200-member mark. ...
--| JRM: Steve posted this to me personally. Don't be shy team: you're welcome to post feedback to the list! |-- Justin, Answers to your points: 1. I think...
I think that it is really good, helpful and stimulating. Many thanks David de Bhál 0408152860 www.v-practice.com...
David de Bhál
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Oct 26, 2005 1:16 pm
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Hi Justin You are doing a great job. I have been working with TOC since 1991, and a Jonah, Jonah, I mention this only to say that your comments are stimulating...
Justin, I always keep an eye on the group. I like the cerebral stuff that comes up and would love to see some of this augmented with practical day to day...
Justin, I have thoroughly enjoyed the discourse and have found some really interesting points of discussion. I confess to being one of the "silent spectators"...
Hi guys, As someone sho is pretty ingorant on TOC I find this a really stimulating list. I don't contribute, but I do read it and will continue to do so....
Hi everyone I think the discussion group has great value. Understanding Justin's methodology from working beneath him I can vouch that I'm guilty of minimal ...
Hi Justin IMHO this list adds great value and the topics you bring up are very interesting. Some thoughts: To moderate (actively) a list tends to lower the...
Thanks, Justin, let me anticipate at least part of your thought: When you consider the economic cost -- in biological terms -- of our rational faculty, do you...
Justin, I agree with Michael - logic is not contagious. If you have a logical argument and then put bit across with emotional enthusiasm, that is the best of...
Hey everyone, This is my first contribution - wanted you guys to know that i think Justin's idea is great, i've been reading them all, and hope to contribute ...
Rita Lahoud
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Oct 28, 2005 3:33 am
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Hi Justin, Yes, the list is of value - mostly for the thought provocations it provides. I think the tone is OK - although I feel that one challenge TOC faces...
Mike Smith
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Oct 28, 2005 3:33 am
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Okay Michael I suspect this is going to be contentious, so I'll try and construct my response carefully! ... I'll begin by considering the point you make about...
Hi Michael I am in the process of moving house, and it is driving me nuts. It seems that in the UK every thing somehow comes together eventually (or not) on a...
To-date I have come across four maybe five (Project Mangers or Autonomous organisations / individuals) Real Estate Agents Solicitors Local Government (Searches...
Hi Justin, Let me add a little more to this discussion: ... I'd like to expand #2 or even add as another important point: 4. When decisions require more mental...
Justin, ... No contention here, Justin! I think you pulled your explanation off beautifully. I especially appreciate the contextual nature of rationality. It...
Dear Justin; Hopefully you will not think this a diversion from the topic - there are some points in your comment/argument that are based on what I believe are...
Michael Here are those additional thoughts on selling change: 1. Recognise that, while people are *essentially* rational, rationality is contextual 2. Commit...
... Autonomous organisations / individuals) ... And this complexity is worsened by the fact that the real estate agent inevitably operates as both vendor's and...
Justin Thanks for that link, I will check out the estate agents advertisement for my property. The 'Valuation' of a property is interesting. The estate agent...