Think!

Presented to:

KMGMA

April 16, 2015

Presented by:

Tim Richardson

Why don’t people think?

• Not formally taught • Not encouraged to think• Conditioned for “sameness”• Fear of Failure

Keys to Thinking

• Increase risk tolerance • Totally “let go”

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“ The illiterate of the future are not those that cannot read or write, but those

that cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” Alvin

Toffler

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What idea, concept, or way of doing business do I need to let go of to make room for something better?

Keys to Thinking

• Encourage innovation

Moore's Law:

• The processing power of a microchip doubles every 18 months while the price cuts in half.

Gilder's Law:

The total bandwidth of communication systems triples every twelve months.

Metcalfe's Law:

The value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of nodes

Richardson's Law:

Your comprehension of these laws severely limits my ability to have an intelligent conversation with you.

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What innovation do you need to adopt to move your clinic or medical practice forward?

Keys to Thinking

• Make thinking participatory

“ When you appeal to the highest level of thinking, you get the highest level

of performance?” Jack Stack,

CEO Springfield Remanufacturing

Old school

• One way information flow• Static problem-solving• Policy and rule driven

New School

• Question assumptions• Utilize diversity in thinking• Solicit continuous input

Keys to Thinking

• Make thinking visual• Make thinking fun

What to do:

• Utilize both brains

“Jud” Judgment:

• Logical & Linear in their thinking• Ideas are driven through facts

and figures• Only one “Right” answer• Don’t JUMP, THINK!

“Gen” Generator:

• Visual in their thinking• Ideas are developed via

unrelated connections • Almost always more than

one “Right” answer• Don’t THINK, JUMP!• Challenge the status quo

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How can I make an aspect of business more enjoyable for my staff or customers?

Keys to Thinking

• Make time to think

6 books related to your position or profession

6 audio or video learning programs

6 personal or professional learning events

6 vacations per year

Exercise 6 days a week

6 incremental improvements:

10% 40% 40% 10%

Peak Performance Curve

6 5 4 3 2 1 0

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Which of the 6 x 6 rules will have the greatest impact on me?

Take it up a Notch

• “The difference between the 100th and the top ranking can be as little as .7 of a second...

Take it up a Notch

• … and as much as 5,300% in income!

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Contact info:

Email: Tim@TimRichardson

Phone: 865-984-2700

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