“When we can foresee a problem, we have more maneuvering room to fix it. That’s why a key question bearing on upstream efforts is: How can you get early warning of the problem you’re trying to solve?” ~Dan Heath This year’s Blueprint Bulletin theme is around Upstream Thinking for Systems Improvement. The first Blueprint Bulletin …
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“I absolutely believe that when we isolate ourselves — when we allow ourselves to be shielded and disconnected from those who are vulnerable and disfavored, we sustain and contribute to these problems.” ~ Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative founder This year’s Blueprint Bulletin theme is around Upstream thinking for systems improvement. The first Blueprint Bulletin …
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This year’s Blueprint Bulletin theme is around Upstream thinking for systems improvement. The first Blueprint Bulletin began our series where the primary focus was around the three forces that push us downstream: 1) problem blindness, 2) lack of ownership, and 3) tunneling. The second Blueprint Bulletin focused on the first of Dan Heath’s seven questions …
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“If you want to help solve big problems in the world, seek out groups who have ambitious goals coupled with close-up experience”. ~ Dan Heath Last month’s Blueprint Bulletin began our series around Upstream thinking where our primary focus was around the three forces that push us downstream: 1) problem blindness, 2) lack of ownership, …
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“So often we find ourselves reacting to problems, putting out fires, dealing with emergencies. We should shift our attention to preventing them.” ~ Dan Heath, Upstream How many times do we find ourselves in reactionary mode? Putting out fires and reacting to situations instead of preventing them from happening in the first place? Dealing with …
