Lead the future with lessons from the P.A.S.T. P – Problem/Possibility – Identify a problem or possibility you are facing A – Attributes – Discover the key attributes and qualities (in general terms) S – Similar Situations – Find 4-5 similar situations or case studies in history (world or personal) T – Transfer – Mine for clues using the past situations as metaphors and transfer them to your current or future situations

I love history. It’s valuable because you can learn from the successes, failures, and experiences of so many other individuals, events, and cultures in the past. Fads come and go, but human behavior and human nature are consistent. I enjoy looking for lessons in history that serve as metaphors for current situations or challenges I am wrestling with and “mine for clues.” In no way is the comparison mean to imply that managing two divisions, groups, or campuses is anything like WW2. It simply serves as a useful teacher on a smaller scale and a fun exercise in “transfer.” Here […]