A talk given to the Society of Decision Professionals by Somik Raha on Jul 23, 2014
Abstract: When we hear “values,” we interpret it in three different ways: cultural norms, metrics for tradeoffs (if you happen to be a decision analyst), or distinguishing between means and ends (if you’ve read “Value-Focused Thinking”). This talk will share a fourth way of hearing the term “values,” offering an interpretation of values as “meta-strategy” by understanding intrinsic purpose. Exploring intrinsic purpose is unfamiliar territory, and stories will be shared on how such an exercise helped unlock the creative juice of an organization, gave dignity to their work and transformed their frame. Along the way, a $2 million portfolio turned into a $30 million portfolio. That story and other experiments in mapping the values of organizations will be shared. A reformulation of the six elements of decision quality along the head and heart dimensions will also be offered.
15. Having fun
making
organizations
Smarter
People co-
creating
Magic
Prudential
Intrinsic
Systemic
Making a
Difference
that Matters
Amazing
Capabilities
Awesome
Software:
That inspires,
enables and
empowers
Professional
Experience:
Practical
knowledgeable
staff who can do
and coach
Thought
Leadership:
Show the way
to solve real
problems
Improve:
Build
Customer’s
Capability
Service:
Proactively and
responsively
serve the real
need
Excellence:
High quality
practical rigor
Great Relationships:
Among ourselves, with
vendors, with clients
Whole Person:
SmartOrg is where
personal passion
meets the productive
world
Situational
Leadership:
Follow & lead, with
responsibility and
accountability
VALUES as
NORMS
e.g. SmartOrg
Complete Integrity:
Honesty, openness,
trust and
trustworthiness.
Ongoing
Learning:
Ongoing Personal,
Professional and
Team Development
Impact:
Empowering customers
to achieve their most
important objectives
Financial
Stewardship:
Sustain the
business and the
people in it
Prosperity
Performance:
Accomplishing
what we set out to
do
Enjoyment:
Work enlivens
47. 3 Periods
1. Colombia
2. Brazil
3. Peru
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Bolivia
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Bolivia
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Bolivia
1. Guyana
2. Peru
3. Brazil
Linda
Mike
1. Colombia
2. Peru
3. Brazil
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Bolivia
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Colombia
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Colombia
Brad
1. Peru
2. Brazil
3. Colombia
1. Peru
2. Brazil
3. Guyana
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Guyana
1. Peru
2. Brazil
3. Colombia
1. Peru
2. Brazil
3. Guyana
Jenny
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Colombia
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Colombia
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Colombia
1. Colombia
2. Brazil
3. Peru
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Colombia
BEST DECISION
1. Brazil
2. Peru
3. Bolivia
Editor's Notes
Head: Think Different
Heart: Insanely Great Products
Habit: Zen Minimalism