“You can observe a lot by watching.”-Yogi Berra
The second discovery skill of disruptive innovators is Observing.
By taking the time to carefully observe phenomenons one can learn a lot. The trouble with observing is not to jump to conclusions too quickly. To let the event play out and not interfere.
For example, suppose you notice that event B always occur after A. You are convinced. You have observed it. That must be it. But it could be premature.
What you might not notice is that B is made up of sub-events C and D. Of which C plays a major part and D a very very minor part.
You say so what B always occurs after A. But a better observation is that C always occurs after A. It is more specific of an observation. D plays a minor role and it can be ignored.
So don't fall for the easy conclusion based on an observation. Dig a little deeper. Maybe go back to asking the 5 Whys?
Today's question is:
"How do you slow yourself down to eliminate premature observations?
The second discovery skill of disruptive innovators is Observing.
By taking the time to carefully observe phenomenons one can learn a lot. The trouble with observing is not to jump to conclusions too quickly. To let the event play out and not interfere.
For example, suppose you notice that event B always occur after A. You are convinced. You have observed it. That must be it. But it could be premature.
What you might not notice is that B is made up of sub-events C and D. Of which C plays a major part and D a very very minor part.
You say so what B always occurs after A. But a better observation is that C always occurs after A. It is more specific of an observation. D plays a minor role and it can be ignored.
So don't fall for the easy conclusion based on an observation. Dig a little deeper. Maybe go back to asking the 5 Whys?
Today's question is:
"How do you slow yourself down to eliminate premature observations?
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