First principles thinking is a method of problem-solving that involves breaking down complex issues into their most basic and fundamental parts. Originating from ancient Greek philosophy and ...

“And we can do it all by starting from first principles–questioning our assumptions and building something new from the ground up.” Let’s focus on two words: First principles. The concept of ...

First-principles thinking empowers agility and innovation, but only when people know you appreciate the lessons as much as the triumphs. And with each challenge presented and each answer revealed, you ...

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Most organizations solve problems by analogy, as Elon Musk and others would say. Here’s what that looks like: outcomes go sideways so someone benchmarks a competitor, imports a “best practice,” or ...

What if the secret to solving the world’s most complex problems wasn’t about thinking bigger, but thinking smaller, breaking things down to their most basic truths? This is the power of first ...

I learned early in my career that humans can handle bad news; they just can’t handle surprises. When it was apparent on March 2, 2020 that we were heading into World War III for Travel, the leadership ...