Domino is a flat, thumb-sized rectangular block bearing from one to six pips or dots: 28 such pieces form a complete set. Dominoes may also be played in series games using these blocks; such as edge to edge contact between individual dominoes then being laid out into rows or patterns by placing edge against edge, edge against edge against each other before placing in lines or patterns in a grid formation. [2] Additionally, domino may also be used as an action verb for “to arrange such pieces.”
The term dominoes is likely drawn from its original usage: to denote long hooded garments with masks worn at masquerades. Because dominoes were originally manufactured with black dominoes and ivory faces, perhaps this association between dominoes’ playing pieces and its name contributed to creating the perception of dominoes being associated with mask-wearers in public opinion.
Hevesh begins her domino creations by conducting tests. First, her largest 3-D sections are placed, then flat arrangements and finally lines of dominoes connecting all sections together. As each section is individually tested and adjusted accordingly, Hevesh refines her design until all components operate seamlessly together as one.
Hevesh’s meticulous testing allows her to gain insight into how individual dominoes react to different kinds of forces. For example, when subjected to minimal forces such as those exerted from very subtle sources like frictional forces, more inertia may result causing it to collapse instantly whereas with strong impacts or even more subtle ones it may remain standing, only giving way after further dominoes have fallen first.
Chain reactions or domino effects are frequently used as metaphors to illustrate causal links within systems. If someone steps on a domino that has already started falling, this may stop its momentum and allow subsequent ones to fall more gradually and safely.
Business can use this concept of domino effect to demonstrate organizational structure and culture changes. Assuming, for example, that a company employs an hierarchical leadership structure with leaders at the top commanding employees to do certain things, workers could become disengaged with their workplace and may begin losing interest in what the company stands for. Contrariwise, organizations with more informal leadership structures that encourage employees to express their thoughts and ideas are likely to inspire employee enthusiasm and engagement while increasing productivity and innovation in the workplace. Domino’s leadership team has taken steps to embrace flat management across their organization and implement this change with success, leading to an enhanced workplace that embodies its core values while listening to both customers and employees alike.