The Black Belt in Thinking Podcast

Ep 1 Behaviour Change - Why people do what they do, with Mirta Fagundes

Behaviour Changes (ABC) - Episode 1
Why do people do what they do?
Peter and Mirta start a three part series on behaviour, more specifically behaviour change. In this first episode they touch on 'what is behaviuor change' and break down the three parts of ABC
A- AntecedentB- BehaviourC - Consequence 
Tune in to find out more about behaviour change and how it has benefited so many people, in business and in their personal lives. 
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How to Innovate like a Tech Entrepreneur - Peter Cronin

Listen in to this episode to find out more about how 'First Principles' - the fundamental concepts or assumptions on which a theory, system, or method is based, is key to innovating like a tech entrepreneur!
In this podcast Peter breaks down the following steps, and gives you the listener practical steps (and some special Hacks!) on how you can apply them to your own situation.
STEP 1: Identify and define your current assumptions
STEP 2: Breakdown the problem into its fundamental principles
STEP 3: Create new solutions from scratch
 
For access to the visuals mentioned in the podcast click the link below!
 
https://blackbeltinthinking.com/blog/podcast-innovate-like-a-tech-entrepreneur-how-to-reason-from-first-principles/

BBIT End of Year Wrap Up 2021 - Your wins and what we learnt

What a year for the BBIT!! BBIT went digital and is now the most available to people it has ever been.
In this podcast the team take a look back on the year and discuss the biggest wins for our participants and what they have got out of the course. As well as taking time to touch on what we (the team) have got out of creating and leading the course this past year. 
It has been a great year and we want to congratulate all those who have completed a BBIT course this year.
We also encourage anyone who hasn't done BBIT and wants to join/know more to reach out!
 
BBiT 2021 by the numbers
7 Cohorts
113 participants
Participants from over 11 countries
Over 2,700 clouds and druids created
Over 15,800 assumptions raised
The number of problems solved = endless...
 

Why do people feel compelled to get involved/focus on the little things - with Peter Thorby

In organisations, when things are going well, why do people feel compelled to get involved and focus on the little things?
In this episode the Peter's talk about how when things are going well in an organisation, people at an advisory level (board members, committees etc.)  start to feel "not useful". They start to focus less on the large effects that the organisation is trying to achieve and start interfering/medaling in operations to make themselves feel better. 
Listen in to hear the ways that Peter Thorby combats this type of behaviour, and how you could apply these same methods to your organisation!
 
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Why people do what they do with Ben Gorringe and Luke Wassenaar

In this episode Peter, Ben and Luke discusses the topic of Why people do what they do.
In business or in life, there are a lot of policies, both informal and formal that dictate the actions that we take. This episode is chat about why we have those policies, how they were created, and what people should do if certain policies are hindering them. 
There are many different examples talked in this episode with some great learnings and discoveries! Tune in and find out more about Why people do what they do!

Implementing Impossible Solutions with James Powell

In this episode James Powell discusses a tool/technique used to implement impossible solutions.
Often when we are looking for breakthrough solutions there is a difficulty that the ideas we come up with are too ordinary. However, the big, bold ideas seem impossible and not achievable.
James breaks down, and gives insight into, a tool that has been used in companies all over the world to implement these “impossible solutions” - and with great success. Tune in and find out how you could possibly get the same results!
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Predicting the Future with Bryce England

In this episode Bryce England takes us though the tool of Predictions. Every day as humans we make a range of predictions. We plan out and predict how we think our day will go, but how often does everything go as we predicated? Coming from a consulting background, Bryce has had years of experience using predictions to help his clients businesses. Listen in to the episode to find out how cause and effect logic can help you with your predictions. 

Capturing Expert Knowledge with Luke Wassenaar

In this episode Peter talks with Luke about certain ways he has been involved with expert knowledge capture. As a junior consultant implementing projects around the world, making the right decisions is important. Having expert knowledge to help make those important decisions can be the difference between a smooth project or a train crash. Listen in to find out some of the best ways to capture knowledge from the experts in your business!