The Human Enterprise

The Distance Between Done And Used

Original dramatic voices inspired by contrasting intellectual traditions; not historical quotations.

Mister Rogers in Idea Arena

Mister Rogers

make it possible to admit confusion without making someone small

Peter Drucker in Idea Arena

Peter Drucker

insist on a customer result and an accountable business choice

Jane Jacobs in Idea Arena

Jane Jacobs

follow the actual work, including who can and cannot use its informal routes

Ruth in Idea Arena

Ruth

experienced returns clerk following the work as it is actually done

Eli in Idea Arena

Eli

new returns clerk learning the policy and the route to a usable decision

Manager in Idea Arena

Manager

accountable owner of the adoption decision and the customer result

Host in Idea Arena

Host

the case at the table