When you think of Domino, you likely envision a long line of dominoes being tipped over by the first one. This sequence of events is known as the Domino Effect, whereby a small event has larger-than-expected consequences. This principle can be applied to many aspects of life, including business.
Domino’s is a company that understands this concept well. Its employees use the Domino’s Effect as a way to guide their work and achieve success. The dominoes represent tasks that contribute to a greater goal, such as setting financial goals or creating a strategy for growth.
Technology is a big part of what drives Domino’s success. It has revolutionized the way customers order (using an app, Twitter, or even by texting a pizza emoji), monitor the status of their orders, and even manage Domino’s operations. Domino’s also utilizes software analytics to optimize operations and make smart decisions about how to grow its business.
The domino itself is a small tile that features a line down the center and two opposite sides, each containing a number. The most popular Domino set includes 28 tiles with numbers ranging from six pips down to zero or blank. Each side of the domino has a value that can be used to identify the piece when placed next to another domino with the same value. A tile with two matching ends is considered a double and must be positioned perpendicular to the other dominoes in the chain.
The word “domino” is derived from the Latin domini, meaning “I dominate.” Its earlier sense denoted a cape worn over a priest’s surplice. Today, the word is most closely associated with a game played by people of all ages and backgrounds using small tiles that can be stacked on end in long lines to create intricate designs.
While dominoes may seem simple to play, the mechanics behind them are complex. The most basic domino has potential energy based on its position, but as it falls, much of that energy is converted into kinetic energy as it crashes into the next domino. This energy then triggers a domino effect that can continue in a chain reaction until all the pieces have fallen.
Hevesh has worked on projects involving hundreds of thousands of dominoes, and it can take several nail-biting minutes for her largest installations to fall. But she says one physical phenomenon is key to a great domino setup: gravity.
Hevesh has built her empire on creating complex domino creations. She’s created stunning displays for movies, TV shows, and events, including a record-breaking album launch for Katy Perry. While completing these massive creations is challenging, she’s found the most important thing to keep in mind is to focus on one task at a time and stay fully engaged until it’s completed. Hevesh has referred to this approach as “picking the main domino.” By picking the most important task for each day and staying fully engaged, you can achieve your goals.