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People Solve ProblemsJeff Grimshaw of MGStrategy: Cultivating Agile Cultures Through RiskIn this episode of People Solve Problems, host Jamie Flinchbaugh welcomed Jeff Grimshaw, Principal at MGStrategy, for a thought-provoking conversation. Jeff Grimshaw, who has dedicated over 25 years to assisting leaders worldwide in aligning their organizations' people, strategy, and culture for better business outcomes, shared his insights on creating environments where taking calculated risks is encouraged to foster innovation and agility.
Jeff and Jamie discussed the critical difference between "play it safe" spaces and "go for great" environments within organizations. Jeff highlighted that many large companies, despite their complexity, are striving to become more agile to c...2024-04-2420 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Value for the moneyHow much you deliver and what you charge for it: Two variables it's important to get right! What are some reliable heuristics to guide your decisions? In this episode, Jamie and Jeff tackle that question.Rough (automated) TranscriptBTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereFind out more about Jamie Flinchbaugh here and JFlinch here2022-06-0621 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Gordon Gekko was half rightAdam Smith, the father of free enterprise, wrote in The Wealth of Nations: "It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest." We may tell ourselves stories about our supposed altruism. But we all make decisions that we hope will "maximize future utility." The question is: What's our time horizon for calculating ROI? In this episode, Jeff and Jamie suggest heuristics that address this question.Rough (automated) TranscriptShow notes Coming soonBTW, Jamie has...2022-05-0330 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Theory versus practiceWhat's more important to you: That something works in THEORY or that it works in PRACTICE? In this episode, Jamie and Jeff reveal their answers with two new "heuristics" or rules of thumb for making choices in uncertainty.Rough (automated) TranscriptShow notes Patriot's Point in South Carolina Nassim Taleb on the "Green Lumber Problem" The Manzo Derby cocktail with pepper Eric Ries: Lean Startup Principles The case for NFTs Ethereum founder makes the case for Bitcoin MaximalismBTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find...2022-04-0423 minHappy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Reserving the right to get smarterNobody likes a "know-it-all." In this episode, Jamie and Jeff share reliable decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for operating as a learn-it-all.Show notes[Coming soon]BTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereFind out more about Jamie Flinchbaugh here and JFlinch hereTranscript[Coming soon]2022-03-0131 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Attention: Non-Urgent!Life's full of tradeoffs. In this episode, Jamie and Jeff share reliable decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for optimizing your most valuable asset: Time.Show notes[Coming soon]BTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereFind out more about Jamie Flinchbaugh here and JFlinch hereTranscript[Coming soon]2022-02-0132 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.In praise of procrastination and flip-flopperyJamie and Jeff share reliable decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for deciding WHEN to decide...and when to change your mind.2022-01-0426 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Control freaksJamie and Jeff share reliable decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for deciding who ought to decide.Show notesInterested in learning more about the thought leaders and concepts referenced in this episode? Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System AntiFragile by Nassim Taleb Carl von Clausewitz: "Fog of War" Helmuth von Moltke the Elder Wikipedia on heuristicsBTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereFind out more about Jamie Flinchbaugh here...2021-12-0630 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Cheap insuranceJamie and Jeff consider decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for reducing risk when the stakes are high. When do you slow down decision making and action? And how do you slow down without getting paralyzed?Show notesInterested in learning more about the thought leaders and concepts referenced in this episode? Precautionary principle Annie Duke, Thinking in Bets 44 heuristics from Nassim Taleb Wikipedia on heuristicsBTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereF...2021-11-0531 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Happy Heuristics: PreviewJeff and Jamie answer three important questions: Why the hell does the world need another podcast? What the hell is a heuristic? Why should you care?Check out this short preview of the podcast series and subscribe!About the hosts: As the Founder of JFlinch, lean thought-leader Jamie Flinchbaugh helps teams lift performance. In 2006, he co-authored the lean bestseller, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean: Lessons from the Road, and he has worked with over 300 clients spanning manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, technology, government, and professional services, including Harley-Davidson, Intel, Mars, Amazon, Crayola, Fidelity, Whirlpool, among...2021-08-1904 min