The Kitty Hawk Principle describes the phenomenon that occurred in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17, 1903, and captures the fundamental truth that regardless of how seemingly insignificant a moment or action may be, it has the potential to change the entire course of human history. If we as individuals, and as organizations, place tenacious focus on doing the seemingly insignificant – yet vitally important – things the right way, all the time, then those seemingly insignificant things will change the course of our personal and organizational history.
This book is the culmination of decades worth of literature review, study, practice, scientific discovery, checking, adjusting, and finished with two years of intensive study in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology. Based in sound theories within the disciplines of Human Resource Development (HRD) and I/O Psychology, the concepts within this book are also supported by practical application in the field. This book provides proven concepts that offer guidance in how to build and maintain a best-in-class organization; whether that be a project team, department, business unit, or entire enterprise. |