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  • Checklist Chronicles: Your Secret Weapon for Success

    No matter how expert you may be, well-designed checklists can improve outcomes. Steven Levitt It’s Jerry Garrett here, and this is another post that I have for you this week. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the world of checklists and how they may be useful to you. The checklist can be thought…

  • The SOP Shuffle: Finding Order in the Chaos of Business

    The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in Paris Hilton My name is Jerry Garrett, and this is my sixteenth post of the year. I hope you’ll find it entertaining. This month, let’s dive into a topic that is from MBA. SOP, or…

  • Smooth Sailing? Nah, Let’s Talk About Business Friction

    “The world is wide, and I will not waste my life in friction when it could be turned into momentum. Frances E. Willard I am Jerry Garrett once again, and this week I have a very interesting subject to share with you: friction. Having said that, what exactly is friction? The meaning of this word…

  • Exploring “The Critical Few”

    “Typically, causes, inputs, or effort divide into two categories: (1) the majority, that have little impact, and (2) a small minority, that have a major, dominant impact.” Richard Koch Hey there, it’s me, Jerry Garrett, and today we’ll dive into another MBA topic – the Pareto Principle. Let’s get started. The Pareto Principle, also known…

  • Why Fix What Ain’t Broken? Exploring Intervention Bias

    The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend. Robeartson Davies Hey, it’s me, Jerry Garrett, and I’m here to discuss an MBA topic: Intervention Bias. Let’s delve deeper into this intriguing concept, shall we? Picture this: a problem arises in a system, and Intervention Bias tempts us to make unnecessary changes. Why?…

  • Navigating the Relationship: Exploring Correlation and Causation

    “Correlation isn’t causation, but it sure is a hint.” Edward Tufte Hey, it’s Jerry Garrett, back with another MBA topic this week. Let’s dive into correlation and causation. First up, causation. Let me paint you a picture to make it easier to grasp. Imagine you’re sick, take medicine, and voilà, you’re healed. That’s causation –…