Technology Executive - Building high-performing teams
Dunbar's number refers to the maximum number of social relationships a human can effectively manage. In an organisation, Dunbar's number can be used as a reference point to help understand the size and structure of teams and their potential impact on team dynamics and communication.
A 90-day plan is a strategic document that outlines the specific actions and objectives an individual intends to achieve within their first three months on the job.
Memetic engineering uses meme theory to shape and influence an organisation's cultural beliefs, practices, and values. The idea behind memetic engineering is that memes, like genes, can be selected and nurtured to create a desired cultural outcome.
First Principles Thinking involves breaking down a problem or concept into its most basic, fundamental components. It requires starting from scratch and deducing everything from the ground up based on fundamental laws and principles.
The Theory of Constraints (ToC) aims to identify and address bottlenecks in business processes. It involves focusing efforts on improving a process's most important limiting factor until it is no longer a constraint.
Unlike speed, which only describes the magnitude of an object's movement, velocity is a function of speed and direction. It describes both the magnitude and the direction of an object's movement.
The OODA loop is the Observe–Orient–Decide–Act process for making fast decisions in high-stakes situations. It involves information gathering, data analysis, decision-making, and action before repeating the process with new data.
Headcount planning is a strategic exercise to ensure that an organisation has the correct number of people with the right skills to achieve business objectives.
