Learning Through Systems
Growing up in the mountains, with countless hours spent in the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton Park, taught me the power of Learning Through Systems. This deep familiarity has led me to constantly refine my tools and approach, optimizing every aspect of the system for efficiency on each trip.
• Climbing: The mountains are a complex system of interconnected elements: weather, rock, gear, team, and your physical state. Effective climbers don't just master individual skills; they understand how proper bag placement impacts balance, how rope management affects a partner's movement, or how weather dictates a route. Recognizing these interdependencies optimizes your climbing flow, conserves energy, and ensures safer, more efficient ascents.
• Business: Leaders need to remember to see their operations as interconnected systems, not just separate departments. When you understand how materials, information, and teams interact, you find better efficiency. By fixing weak spots and smoothing connections, you can speed up projects and deliver higher quality, more efficient results.