In reply to Dave Gray.

Adam Johnson left this comment on G+

"I think that companies/people who can stay as close to a thinking/building loop as possible will make themselves extremely valuable - a matter of being able to think at a meta level, be creative in forming some product and then using the lessons from creation to renew that cycle."

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Dave, I think the construct may be more useful for looking at the organization. For example, are most of your people focused on Thinking/Building or Producing/Improving? Companies with a focus on Talent versus Labour competencies may be able to adapt faster. As I state in the post, I think organizations should help people develop more Talent competencies. It's good for individuals and organizations.