The world is full of encouraging signs of progress.
32 Reasons To Be Happy - Part Three
Why the world really is a better place than it used to be
3 common biases that impede effective problem solving
Being aware of these biases is a key step towards becoming a better problem solver.
32 Reasons To Be Happy - Part Two
Today’s world has more to be happy about than the media would have you believe.
32 Reasons To Be Happy - Part One
Examples of why the world isn’t such a terrible place after all.
The Will & Grace Effect
The power of storytelling to change minds.
The Ultimate Reading List
Save time choosing your next book.
The value of a 'pre-mortem' when problem solving
Before implementing your problem solving solution ask yourself “What could go wrong?”
The quick thinking Polish warship captain who saved Cowes
The threat of incoming German bombers forced a brilliant bit of lateral thinking.
Six Thinking Hats
A simple problem solving exercise to encourage diversity of thinking.
How a simple error caused a $125 million spacecraft to vanish
How a small calculation error led to NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter burning up in the Martian atmosphere.
When incentives lead to bad behaviour
Incentives don’t always lead to good behaviour.
How Captain Cook solved the problem of scurvy on British ships
The true story of how the famous British explorer convinced his men to eat sauerkraut.
Why people need just the slightest of excuses to behave badly.
How much of an excuse do we need to act criminally? Not much it turns out.
The Art of the Checklist
How a simple checklist can help you to avoid a disastrous outcome.