One small push can cause a series of events that is difficult to stop. This is the principle behind Domino, a company that makes a platform for data science teams to collaborate and create end to end solutions. It allows for seamless integrations with version control systems, workspaces of various sizes and even model apis.
A domino is a rectangular block of wood or plastic, generally about thumb-size, with an identity-bearing face that is either blank or marked with dots resembling those on dice. It is topped with a line or ridge that divides it visually into two squares, each bearing a value from six to none or blank (the latter are called “no pips”). A complete set of dominoes contains 28 such blocks. The term also refers to a game played with such blocks, usually by matching the ends and laying them down in lines or angular patterns. The idiom domino effect describes any scenario in which one event leads to another, often in a predictable or explosive fashion.
The word may have been derived from the name of a type of long, hooded cloak worn together with an eye mask at a masquerade or carnival. It was later used in reference to the playing piece, which evoked an image of a priest’s black domino contrasting with his white surplice. It came to be applied more generally to situations in which a small trigger can set off a chain reaction of events, especially when it is difficult to stop.
In business, this concept is known as the Domino Effect. It states that if you change one behavior it will trigger a shift in related behaviors. For example, if you decide to reduce your amount of sedentary leisure time each day, you will likely find that you also start exercising and eating less fat. These changes are not necessarily intentional, but they will happen as a natural side effect of focusing on your new behavior.
Stephen Morris, a physicist at the University of Toronto, explains that when you pick up a domino and lift it against gravity, it stores energy in the form of potential energy. As the domino falls, that energy is released, causing it to tip over the adjacent pieces. This principle is the basis for a series of demonstrations that showcase how powerful the force of gravity can be.
Domino’s founder, Tom Doyle, understood this principle in business. He recognized that a company’s success is built on the strength of its brand and its relationships with customers. When a customer was dissatisfied, it could be detrimental to the entire business. Therefore, he believed that it was important to focus on the customer experience and make improvements as quickly as possible.
One of the first things Doyle did when he became CEO of Domino’s was to improve the quality of its pizza. This, in turn, led to better employee satisfaction and higher sales. The result was a Domino’s that is now one of the best-loved brands in the world.