“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 ...

Problems come in many varied flavors in the world of business. Solving a problem means figuring out the best way to tackle it. Unfortunately, the biggest problem with entrepreneurs stuck in a singular ...

When I worked in manufacturing, we worked tirelessly to reduce job changeover time. Like a Nascar pit crew–the analogy productivity consultants always used–we hunted for 10 seconds here, 20 seconds ...

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...