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Why is it so easy to say no to new ideas?
New ideas cause change. New ideas create
uncertainty. We like to do it the way weve
always done it before.
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Paradigm Shifts 1980 2000
The Space Shuttle. Total Quality. Cell
Phones and Pagers. Fall of the Soviet Union.
Birth of the Internet. Euro-Dollar.
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Definition of a Paradigm Synonyms
Definition Paradigm means pattern or
model. Synonyms Theory, Dogma, World View,
Mindset, Tradition, Habit.
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Paradigms
A paradigm is a system of rules that does
two things. 1. Sets limits or boundaries. 2.
Provides guidance for solving problems.
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The Paradigm Effect
What may be obvious to one person may be
totally imperceptible to someone else.
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Back to Zero
When a paradigm shifts, everyone goes to
Back to Zero. Examples GM and Toyota
Sears and Wal-Mart Motorola and Nokia
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The Impossibility Question
What is impossible to do in your business
today, but, if it could be done, would
fundamentally change it for the better?
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Paradigms are Common
We have paradigms in almost every aspect of
our lives. Common Paradigms Driving to
work Doing the dishes Shopping for
groceries Celebrating birthdays
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Paradigms are Useful
They tell us the rules. They focus our
attention. They help us identify whats
important and whats not.
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Paradigm Paralysis
This happens when a paradigm becomes the
paradigm the only way to do something.
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Outsiders
People who create new paradigms are usually
outsiders. They are not part of the
established paradigm community.
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It Takes Courage
Practitioners of the old paradigm who choose
to change to the new paradigm have to be
very courageous.
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Its Up to You
You can choose to change your paradigm.
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