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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Functional Architecture in People Practices
Functional Architecture in People Practices By Dr Riaan Steenberg People practices often fail because they are built as separate programmes.
Doing What Is Important
We are faced with choices every day, every moment and in every thing. Every time we plan we have at least four choices Do…
Making Better Choices and Decisions
Sunday 7 April 2013 We are faced with choices every day, every moment and in every thing. Every time we plan we have at…
The Zen of Goals
The Zen of Business Zen is the art of minimalism. To search for Zen is to find the essence of being and to express…
Hitchhikers Guide to Designing a Successful Life
Have you considered what is required to be successful? This article looks at how success is achieved, but taking it a step further it…
The First 100 Days
As you start a new job there is always an uneasiness that comes from a very basic question – “Am I doing the right…
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