If you missed the setup (and the sting!), check out my previous post: Are your biases carved in stone? Confirmation Bias Confirmation bias occurs when the desire to confirm your existing beliefs is so strong that you unconsciously discredit any…
Running a Stone Shop Really is Rocket Science
As part of a Masters of Engineering program at Texas A&M, I recently got to hear a presentation by NASA Flight Analogs Program Manager, Lisa Spence. Anyone from NASA is like a rock star to me, and her project is…
How do you counter the IKEA effect?
If you missed the setup (and the sting!), check out my previous post: Are your biases carved in stone? The IKEA Effect The IKEA Effect is affectionately named for that Swedish juggernaut of home furnishings, where a disposable Allen wrench…
Are your biases carved in stone?
The Set Up I recently found myself stuck in a conference room listening to a speaker who seemed… past his prime. He came in to this professional event dressed flamboyantly: pink jacket, plaid shirt, polka-dot tie. He boisterously announced that…
Stages of Learning – Training New Employees
Did you see the news that we have some new faces on the Moraware team? Very exciting! It’s great to have the additional hands and the infusion of energy. As I’ve been helping our new people learn the software, I…
Which of your strengths will become your weakness?
Managing growth Fabricators rarely call us to purchase software before they’ve started making money selling countertops. They’re usually already running a successful business, but something has changed. Often, that something is success itself. They’re growing, entering a new stage in…