How perceptions trump evidence

How perceptions trump evidence

A recent Oxford University study found in blind taste tests that wine judges could not pick the difference between $30 and $630 bottles of champagne. It suggests that the perception of value (brand) trumps the evidence (taste). Yet so often in managing programs and...
Hurdling the main barrier to institutional innovation

Hurdling the main barrier to institutional innovation

Managers, members and stakeholders involved in industry and sustainability bodies often know that their organisation is out of step with its market. They know innovation is needed for high performance, but can’t get momentum. In fact, the harder they try, the more...
What rural industries can learn from NRM bodies

What rural industries can learn from NRM bodies

Natural Resource Management (NRM) and similar bodies face an ongoing challenge and tension to build their engagement and influence on NRM knowledge and practice. Experience says that there are no simple solutions, but evidence from the field provides powerful...