In launching this series on talent, it had me thinking…where do we start? With that, we are re-broadcasting an episode with Allison Coward, an expert on #firstprinciples with the thought, why don't we start with what is, well, first. First principles are the most fundamental, foundational t...
In launching this series on talent, it had me thinking…where do we start?
With that, we are re-broadcasting an episode with Allison Coward, an expert on #firstprinciples with the thought, why don't we start with what is, well, first.
First principles are the most fundamental, foundational truths or assumptions of a concept that cannot be deduced from anything more basic. First principles thinking (https://www.firstprinciples.ventures/insights/first-principles-the-foundations-of-innovation-and-growth) is a problem-solving method of breaking down a complex problem or idea into these basic truths, then reasoning up from there, rather than relying on analogy or convention. This method can lead to greater innovation and a deeper understanding of a subject by starting from the ground up.
Our first step (as we dissect the state-of-talent in 2026) is to start with the building blocks. The first principles.