Here you have six stories about management powered by mathematics: simple equations to be adopted by anyone, depending on the situation at hand, or cast at random, after throwing the dice. So let m2 roll!
Survival skills = DQ X EQ X AQ (Digital Quotient X Emotional Quotient X Adaptability Quotient) are all needed to live and thrive today. In order to create the value out of this equation all factors must be present, otherwise the product will equal zero.
Ordinary + EXTRA = EXTRAordinary – small things could make a difference if … they are applied, tested and aligned in the long run. Also, especially today, something eXtra may come from eXperiments in eXperience. There is no guarantee that you’ll succeed, but it seems to be a great way of learning new things.
Mission possible = mission impossible – im (NO). After deducting “im” anything seems possible. It’s about being bold enough to refuse to do things you do not believe in, or simply those which are time-consuming and keep you busy without adding any value. Have the courage to say NO.
Exponentiation as an equation for everyday kaizen or for continuous improvement. If we assume that every day we keep doing the same things, the difference of 1% less or 1% more after one year seems to be fundamental.
The reverse of ME is WE, and it can also stand for WENNOVATION. Even if many innovations were created by single individuals, thinking in isolation, it still takes a whole team to keep going and get feedback. Just to quote one African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone; If you want to go far, go together”.
Innovation = creativity X action. You need new ideas, but with no action, implementation, or testing, you can only dream. In order to create the value out of this equation all factors must be present, otherwise the product will equal zero.
