Scene from Moneyball - What is the problem?
Adam Staab
Why leaders watch it
The Moneyball scene shows defining the real problem and replacing intuition-driven judgments with data, over resistance from insiders.
A scene from Moneyball in which Brad Pitt's character argues with scouts who pick players on intangible impressions instead of performance data. It is a four-minute clip.
Takeaways
- Define the real problem before solving
- Replace intuition with measurable evidence
- Expect resistance from experienced insiders
Topics: Decision making & mental models, Change & transformation
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