In his last book,The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

,Charles Duhigg offers an explanation of habits and how they influence both individuals and organizations. Explanations by him can also be found in videos, such as this lecture for Microsoft Research,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szgoDIkimNU. This Wikipedia link,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Habit,provides a brief summary.

QUESTION 1 -Given these references, plus many others you may find, how does Duhigg explain habits and their powers (influences)?

A habit is...

Habits have the power to...

QUESTION 2 -Upon reflection, list 3 personal habits you would like to share and the power they have to influence you;

Habit 1:

Power of Habit 1

Habit 2:

Power of Habit 2:

Habit 3:

Power of Habit 3:

QUESTION 3 -Upon reflection of what you have learned in this module from Russ Ackoff, plus in other modules from Gipsie Ranney, Dr. Deming, Gerald Suarez, etc., list 3 habits you would likely find in a Me Organization and the power they have;

Habit 1:

Power of Habit 1

Habit 2:

Power of Habit 2:

Habit 3:

Power of Habit 3:

QUESTION 4 -Upon reflection of what you have learned in this module from Russ Ackoff, plus in other modules from Gipsie Ranney, Dr. Deming, Gerald Suarez, etc., list 3 habits you would likely find in a We Organization and the power they have;

Habit 1:

Power of Habit 1

Habit 2:

Power of Habit 2:

Habit 3:

Power of Habit 3: