“That being said, everyone of us can move a big step farther towards determining the direction of our own lives. We can all break free from group think. Some more than others. Most don't. Finding out who is who is great fun.” ThinkingSaidBigsMovingFunStepsBreakGroupsFindings Author:Lewis Schiff
“Thinking like others is ok for things that are not important to you.” ThinkingImportant Author:Lewis Schiff
“One of the easiest ways to solve your problems is to look at how others have solved a similar problem. So, in this regard, we are using the same thinking of others.” ThinkingWayLooksProblemRegardSolveThinking Of OthersSame Thinking Author:Lewis Schiff
“But, to the extent that I cannot solve MY problem with the same thinking I used when I created it, you're right. We need the fresh air that comes from others to see things in other ways.” ThinkingWayNeedsProblemUsedAirSolveFresh AirSame Thinking Author:Lewis Schiff
“I think small groups have more collective wisdom than an individual.” ThinkingIndividualGroupsCollectivesSmall GroupsCollective Wisdom Author:Lewis Schiff
“I also believe that at a critical point (more than six people?), that collective wisdom turns into group think.” PeopleThinkingBelieveTurnsGroupsSixCriticalCollectivesCollective Wisdom Author:Lewis Schiff
“If the question is, how do we best produce business people who can succeed in the post-Great Recession era, then I think the MBA programs and their connection to large companies remains intact but it's not the path to a "Business Brilliant" life. It's a path to a middle-class existence marked by large stretches of security and comfort with occasional eruptions that you're probably ill-prepared to handle. Do I sound too cynical?” PeopleIfsThinkingSoundExistenceCompanyClassPathMiddleSecurityProduceComfortSucceedProgramConnectionsRemainsPreparedIllBrilliantHandleErasPostsMiddle ClassCynicalOccasionalRecessionsEruptionMbaLarge CompaniesGreat RecessionMba Programs Author:Lewis Schiff