In the ongoing quest for better performance and outcomes the prevalent management literature seems to argue for perfection. Accuracy, efficiency, reliability, rationality and various other "perfection measures" have led us to an inherent bias against imperfections. Who wants slow changing organizations? Who’d prefer emotionally unstable employees? But – is this bias justified? Are those perfection [...]

Sharing and discussing ideas with others is part of what’s exciting about being in academia and doing research. We do that with our colleagues when we get together in classes, seminars, workshops or personal meetings, but that often only offers a small chance for truly developing new ideas and discussions over issues of interest and [...]