Theory of the World
A personal archive of ideas, models, and perspectives on our complex world.
Perspective over time. Across disciplines. Beyond convention.
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The Entrepreneurial Challenge
Most non-entrepreneurs think the biggest entrepreneurial challenge is raising capital. Capital matters. A start-up needs enough money to sustain the…
How to Gain Employee Respect
More employers are completing employee surveys in an attempt to gain a better sense of what people are feeling in the workplace.
The Strategy Hierarchy
China just posted a 7% growth number which was higher than expected. The real amazing kicker is that it was for last quarter… Is…
Relationships for Success
Relationships for success It is a profound truth that life is as much about your relationships as it is about your own personal development.
Leading in a Thinking Environment as a Management Discipline
Leading in a Thinking Environment as a Management Discipline By Dr Riaan Steenberg Thinking does not happen automatically because intelligent people are in…
Delinking Individual Goals and Company Performance
Delinking Individual Goals and Company Performance By Dr Riaan Steenberg A company can have many individuals achieving their targets while the organisation…
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