Principles vs. Practices

Slide Content

The slide presents a comparison between "Principles" and "Practices". It states that practices are context-specific and scaling them may pose challenges and risks, implying that best practices are often tailored to particular situations and may not be universally applicable. In contrast, principles are described as being more like guidelines or values that are not dependent on any specific context, suggesting that they have a broader application and can guide behavior or decision-making in a variety of situations.

Graphical Look

• The slide has a plain, light grey background.
• It features two circular icons, each with a symbol inside representing the concept being discussed.
• The first icon on the left has a pictogram of a person and a gear, representing practices.
• The second icon on the right displays three abstract triangular elements arranged in a circular manner, representing principles.
• Both icons are followed by text explanations aligned to their right, with "Practices" at the top and "Principles" at the bottom.
• The text uses a plain, sans-serif font.
• The slide is divided horizontally by a subtle shading effect that creates two bands: darker at the top and lighter at the bottom.

The overall look of the slide is clean and modern with a minimalist design. The icons are simple yet effective in conveying abstract concepts visually.

Use Cases

• To introduce a discussion on organizational behavior and the difference between adaptable guidelines versus rigid procedures.
• In a workshop setting, when explaining the importance of flexibility in applying business theories or methods to different contexts.
• During strategic planning sessions to emphasize the need for consistent principles amidst changing tactical approaches.
• As part of a training or educational presentation to distinguish between the application of theoretical concepts and real-world practices.