When news broke about Six Flags Entertainment Corporation selling off several parks to Enchanted Parks, many focused on the parks themselves. But the real story is about the roller coasters and what’s leaving the chain, and why that’s not such a bad thing. Looking at the lineup across Great Escape, Worlds of Fun, Michigan’s Adventure, […]
Author: Gregory Wall
Never Bring in a Baseball Team’s Closer Unless It’s a Save Opportunity
The Closer’s role is one of the most specialized and psychologically demanding in all of the major sports. Over the past four decades, the position has evolved into a high-leverage, high-stakes role reserved for only the most dominant and mentally resilient pitchers. But with that specialization comes a set of unwritten rules, none more important […]
Revisiting Six Flags Trimming the Fat
When I first wrote my blog about Six Flags Entertainment Corporation’s plans to “Six Flags is Looking to Trim the Fat” from their park portfolio, I tried to read between the lines by analyzing ride surveys, pass options, and the subtle clues in their public communications. My theory was that parks receiving new coasters or […]
The Earth Has Never Had Less Water Than Now
Water scarcity is a topic that often sparks concern and debate, with many people believing that our planet is running dangerously low on this vital resource. However, this perception doesn’t reflect the true nature of Earth’s water cycle. The reality is far more complex and fascinating: the total amount of water on Earth is not […]
Gaps or Defects in Systems being Implemented
When organizations embark on implementing new systems, the expectation is often seamless integration, that application owners have done their legwork, and immediate value will be realized. Yet, reality rarely aligns with those ideals. No matter how robust the planning or how experienced the team, gaps and defects are an unavoidable part of all software. These […]