Think!
Presented to:
KMGMA
April 16, 2015
Presented by:
Tim Richardson
Why don’t people think?
• Not formally taught • Not encouraged to think• Conditioned for “sameness”• Fear of Failure
Keys to Thinking
• Increase risk tolerance • Totally “let go”
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“ The illiterate of the future are not those that cannot read or write, but those
that cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” Alvin
Toffler
What idea, concept, or way of doing business do I need to let go of to make room for something better?
Keys to Thinking
• Encourage innovation
Moore's Law:
• The processing power of a microchip doubles every 18 months while the price cuts in half.
Gilder's Law:
The total bandwidth of communication systems triples every twelve months.
Metcalfe's Law:
The value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of nodes
Richardson's Law:
Your comprehension of these laws severely limits my ability to have an intelligent conversation with you.
What innovation do you need to adopt to move your clinic or medical practice forward?
Keys to Thinking
• Make thinking participatory
“ When you appeal to the highest level of thinking, you get the highest level
of performance?” Jack Stack,
CEO Springfield Remanufacturing
Old school
• One way information flow• Static problem-solving• Policy and rule driven
New School
• Question assumptions• Utilize diversity in thinking• Solicit continuous input
Keys to Thinking
• Make thinking visual• Make thinking fun
What to do:
• Utilize both brains
“Jud” Judgment:
• Logical & Linear in their thinking• Ideas are driven through facts
and figures• Only one “Right” answer• Don’t JUMP, THINK!
“Gen” Generator:
• Visual in their thinking• Ideas are developed via
unrelated connections • Almost always more than
one “Right” answer• Don’t THINK, JUMP!• Challenge the status quo
How can I make an aspect of business more enjoyable for my staff or customers?
Keys to Thinking
• Make time to think
6 books related to your position or profession
6 audio or video learning programs
6 personal or professional learning events
6 vacations per year
Exercise 6 days a week
6 incremental improvements:
10% 40% 40% 10%
Peak Performance Curve
6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Which of the 6 x 6 rules will have the greatest impact on me?
Take it up a Notch
• “The difference between the 100th and the top ranking can be as little as .7 of a second...
Take it up a Notch
• … and as much as 5,300% in income!
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