JUST FINE (Prod. SOGIMURA)

One of the most revered names in research and design, Erika Hall, Co-founder of Mule Design, joins us on this podcast to challenge the role of research as we know it. 
In this episode, she shares deep insights into the challenges of navigating research in complexity, and, on the backbone of systems thinking, offers thought-provoking perspectives addressing the growing tensions between investor-driven narratives and evidence-based practices. 
She brings forth some hard truths on how organizations cherry-pick data to justify decisions; and uses this to help us understand why a genuine research mindset is one where you’re comfortable being proven wrong.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that organizations need to embrace curiosity, to stay grounded and relevant. 

As the author of ‘Just Enough Research’, Erika, has been a revered design consultant, specializing in asking the hard questions to find the right answers.
She takes this episode to show that speed does not equate to better decision-making, emphasizing the need for organizations to focus on thoughtful alignment and genuine learning.
She explores themes such as the performative nature of modern business practices, the disconnect between financial storytelling and real-world impact, the difference between delegation and democratization, and how organizations can navigate all this in an interconnected ecosystem.
Tune in and learn how to ask the right questions and build an organization that’s based on evidence.

Key Highlights
👉 Organizations need to embrace research as an anti-authoritarian practice that fosters curiosity and challenges assumptions.
👉 Speed in decision-making is often performative. Slower, thoughtful preparation can lead to better outcomes and long-term agility.
👉 Modularity and decentralization in organizations require clarity in decision-making and alignment. Delegation of tasks is not the same as true democratization of power.
👉 Financial narratives often drive organizational behaviors, leading to misaligned incentives and decision-making that prioritizes appearances over reality.
👉 Systems thinking and psychological safety are crucial for fostering functional, adaptive teams that can navigate complexity and uncertainty effectively.
👉 Organizations should prioritize incremental improvements and long-term value creation over chasing trends and disruptive innovation for its own sake.

Topics /chapters
(00:00)		"Decisions, Not Data: Why Research needs Organizational Readiness - intro
(00:43)		Introducing Erika
(02:22)		Evolution of Research
(08:37)		Impact of Portfolios, Modularity, and Ecosystemic Approach on Research
(13:35)		Organizational Structure, Coherence, and Control
(19:11)		The right approach for building capabilities
(26:37)		Pillars of designing a research-backed organization
(32:36)		Functioning in complexity with coherence
(43:18)		Researching an Ecosystem of Interactions
(50:10)		Synthetic User Interviews
(54:03)		Breadcrumbs and Suggestions

Remember that you can always find transcripts and key highlights of the episode on our website: https://www.boundaryless.io/podcast/hall-erika

Episode recorded on Nov 22, 2024 

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#110 - Decisions, Not Data: Why Research needs Organizational Readiness with Erika Hall

To be honest... waiting can be frustrating... and sometimes confusing. Let's talk about it. #Waiting #Decisions #GodsPlan #Podcast #KarltonsWorld #RealTalk #BibleStudy

KARLTON'S WORLD - Ep. 32 - The Wait

Decisions And Intentions

"Lease Forms and Love Notes" traces a relationship backwards from final move-out to first apartment viewing. Through specific details like security deposit photos and first-time lease signatures, it explores how bureaucratic papers bookmark our emotional chapters. The production supports the reverse journey, following the path from empty rooms back to hopeful beginnings. Each scene reveals another layer of their story, while everyday details become powerful symbols of both temporary and permanent marks we leave on each other's lives. The reverse chronology transforms practical paperwork into emotional artifacts, speaking to anyone who's ever signed their name to both beginnings and endings.

Lease Forms And Love Notes

This is the song of a Grandmother reflecting back to when she was young, as she looks at her grown child now, and remembering back to when she had to make the choice that would determine her future, as well as the baby. I made it up, but it was based on stories I had heard in my life on what people's concerns or desires were, so I wrote a song, attempting to see in the heart and mind of a woman who could be my friend, wanting to tell her story of this very critical moment and decision in her life. I hope you like it!

My Homeless Child

Choose Your Door is the sonic equivalent of staring at a fork in the road while a storm brews overhead. It’s all alt blues rock, with a side of existential dread—wrapped up in searing guitar riffs, brooding basslines, and drumbeats that feel like the clock ticking down on your next big decision.

And the vocals? Oh, mate, they’re a masterclass in "crafted chaos." Raspy, raw, and somehow achingly human, despite being meticulously created rather than sung. It’s like someone bottled the essence of vulnerability and defiance, shook it up, and poured it over a bed of moody instrumentation. You’d swear the voice itself has lived a thousand lives—and taken none of them lightly.

The track knows how to mess with your head, too. It starts stripped-back and introspective, the calm before the storm. Then, bam—the chorus hits like a train, unapologetically loud and full of fire. There’s even a haunting organ lurking in the mix, giving the whole thing a bluesy soul while the modern rock edges keep it rebellious and raw.

If gritty, soul-baring alt blues rock is your jam, Choose Your Door is a proper punch to the gut—in the best way. It’s part battle cry, part quiet contemplation, and 100% the soundtrack for anyone who’s ever stood at a crossroads and thought, “Well... now what?”

Choose Your Door

God's children have a decision to make.  There is a type of indecision - something is different spiritually...a dulling of your passion...Choose to be renewed in Him and stand firm on the foundation of Jesus Christ and the Gospel message.
We are beginning to see the "bitterness" that comes with Prophecy.
Your life is per-ordained...and you are meant to go thru what you are experiencing.  
People are looking for reasons to focus their frustrations elsewhere.
When the trouble comes, the anointing doubles.
See cartel threat in archive with this date to review.
Reality can be subject to times of intrusion from time to time.  You will experience an undeniable demonstration.
Remember that you are established in Christ.

01 04 2025 The Fulfillment Year - 2025 - Site - Threats - Anointing

A hip-hop/R&B track with a relaxed vibe and potential for a award winning hook. All instruments recorded and arranged by Tony, the Bassist. As always, thanks for listening!

Tough Decisions

Is Pepsi Okay is back! It's been a bit since we had an ep but we're pushing something for the month of January (that'll probably go into February) called Panuary! All month long, each episode will be on pizza in all different form factors and ways.

We're kicking it off with Hollywood Suite's Cam Maitland to talk Arby's and fall down Jared Fogle's IMDB page before diving into what's the better slice cut, Triangle or Square? We talk the history of slice cuts, cutting with scissors as all great Italians do, the square slice in the middle of a party pizza, and of course, Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert's Double Crust Pizza Ring.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or directly on SoundCloud.

Check out all the Hollywood Suite original programming such as A Year in Film and Cinema A-Z for more of Cam and other guests of the show: https://hollywoodsuite.ca/originals/ and sign up today for a free trial through Amazon Prime or sign up for just $6 a month for so much on demand commercial free content with films across the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s! 

Panuary: Triangle or Square Slice?

Music is not just an art form for me—it's a lifeline, a form of therapy that sees me through the highs and lows of life. Each track I create is a piece of my soul, translated into sound. It's in the depths of melodies and rhythms that I find solace, pouring my emotions and experiences into each note as a way to heal and understand myself better. My music is a diary of my journey, a reflection of the inner workings of my mind and heart. When you notice an influx of new tracks, it's a signal that I'm navigating through tougher times, seeking refuge and expression through my music. This direct channel from my innermost thoughts to your ears is what makes my music raw, real, and resonant. So, as you listen, know that you're not just experiencing a song, but a chapter of my life, a moment of catharsis, and a piece of my path to healing. My hope is that it may offer you the same comfort and escape it provides me.

Gene Alestock The Second (Tony) is a bassist and trumpeter based out of Baltimore, (Maryland) that specializes in instrumental music spanning multiple genres. Since the age of 13, Gene has been studying both classical and contemporary on trumpet and bass guitar/upright bass, performing with all-star jazz bands, all-state jazz ensembles, honors orchestras, the PG Philharmonic, as well as performing at The Kennedy Center, MetLife, and The Lake Arbor jazz festival just to name a few places. He attributes his main musical education to his alma mater, Morgan State University, as well as his hometown high school, Northwestern High School of Adelphi, MD. Gene continues to this day to play with various acts, including L.A Young and The Unusual Suspects, The Sounds, and TooMuchTalentBand, as well as giving lessons to the community as a way of giving his talent back. 

Currently Tony is a full time bassist and trumpeter that creates all genres of music. Electronic music such as R&B. EDM/Trap, Hip Hop, Alternative, and Indie styles are some of my strongest suits but I also have composed orchestral arrangements in the past. Through my studies at Morgan State University as well as my performing and producing, I've be in a part of several jazz, classical, R&B, and theatrical productions. Through producing I've found that although I enjoy making R&B. EDM/Trap, Hip Hop, Alternative, and Indie, I find myself to fusing styles together to create a fresh and new sound while still staying true to the song/project at hand. 

Instagram.com/Neutral_Bassist/

For any collaboration or hiring, please contact:
gene.alestock2@gmail.com

#baltimore #creative #artist #baltimoreartist #baltimoremd

Music takes me to new worlds. Life is the best teacher. Writing about life is a challenge and experience is what guides me. Loves, pains, disappointments, sadness, joy, despair, hope, melancholy, happiness, all these feelings burn in my veins and make me create.
You all welcome to follow my journey.

Is Pepsi Okay? A conversation show about choices, decisions, preferences and if you can't get this, is that okay? hosted by Perry Jackson

REMARK is a 25 year old Songwriter, Producer, & Artist out of southeast Michigan. He is very experimental with his sound. OFF TO THE RACES EP out 12/22/24!

Justin Empire
Art
Music Production
Over 4000 tracks produced by Justin Empire  link below
https://audius.co/kissinginlove

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