May, 2005

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A Few Good Questions

Idea Architects

Sometimes it only takes a few good questions to unearth the wisdom in the room. At a volunteer leadership conference for a national association, I was asked to share a few questions that are essential to any considerations about structure for an organization or a work team. Inspired by the thinking of former VISA CEO Dee Hock and his Chaordic Alliance, here are the three I said get at the core of the issue: 1.

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A Sense of Style

Idea Architects

“Mark didn’t try to impose his style on us as much as integrate his eye to the reality of our lives.” — New York Times , April 7, 2005 The above quote comes from actor Chad Lowe referencing Mark Zeff, the interior designer who redid the home Lowe shares with his wife, actress Hilary Swank. I’ve been carrying it around with me in my daily planner for weeks and have spent a great deal of time thinking about it.