Practical thinking on business, technology, leadership and decision-making — from the founders and team at Waterloo Intuition & Technology.
Strategic planning in business is only as good as the decisions that shape it. Unfortunately, human judgment is often clouded by decision-making noise and cognitive biases…
Rick Baker
6 min read
Dreams are powerful. They inspire, excite, and pull us toward the future we envision. But dreams alone are not enough. To make them real, you need…
Rick Baker
2 min read
Several years ago, a friend was experiencing some business challenges. The challenges inspired me to write the following: *** A Safety Tip [few people know] Despite…
Rick Baker
2 min read
When people feel they are in negative situations and those negative situations are outside of their control they become stressed. When under stress people tend to…
Rick Baker
1 min read
Strategic planning is meant to bring clarity and direction, helping organizations align resources with their goals. Enhanced SWOT analysis – assessing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats…
Rick Baker
3 min read
Interruptions create several problems, disrupting both thought processes and emotional equilibrium. Here are the main challenges people face when interrupted: Loss of Flow and Focus: Interruptions…
Rick Baker
2 min read
Many entrepreneurs are optimistic to a fault. This is a common side-effect of an entrepreneurial spirit and it is encouraged by expert advice that goes something…
Rick Baker
2 min read
Data is often called “the new oil.” But what if your data is more like a neglected engine, drowsy and dormant, not yet driving your business…
Rick Baker
3 min read
Over 100 years ago, there was a wave of new theory about thought. In summary, the new theory of thought could be described as ‘Thoughts are…
Rick Baker
2 min read
With political tensions, economic uncertainty, and the risks of war dominating global discussions, decision-making has never been more critical…or more challenging. Whether you’re a business leader…
Rick Baker
3 min read
So many Biases Psychologists have identified over 180 cognitive biases, with new ones emerging as research deepens into how we perceive, remember, and make decisions. These…
Rick Baker
3 min read
The accuracy of emotional intelligence (EI) assessments can be influenced by several factors, ranging from the design of the assessment itself to the characteristics of the…
Rick Baker
2 min read
It seems some people choose to be indecisive. However, it would be dangerous to jump to the conclusion that decision-avoidance is a ‘happily made’ choice. More…
Rick Baker
2 min read
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