Domino is a game in which players place dominoes on a surface and then knock them over. The pieces are usually black and white, and they have a pattern of dots (also known as pip marks) on one side. Each domino also has a number in the middle. Dominoes come in many shapes and sizes, but most sets consist of 28 tiles. Dominoes can be played in a variety of ways, from blocking other dominoes from falling to scoring games. In addition to being fun for children, the game can help develop motor skills.
The word “domino” is also used to describe a person who has a strong personality or influence. People who are dominoes in their personal and professional lives often inspire others to follow suit. Whether it is for good or bad, the domino effect is often difficult to control.
A domino can be compared to a chain reaction, in which one event can trigger an entire series of events that are out of the individual’s control. This concept is relevant to student learning, as some students have compensatory behaviors that impact their ability to learn. Like a domino, these behaviors can have a ripple effect that impacts other areas of the student’s life and limits their success.
During a mission in El Salvador, the mutant Domino stopped the firing of a prototype combat droid codenamed Jericho by using an electromagnetic pulse. However, she didn’t realize that the droid was neurologically controlled by rogue CIA agent Ekaterina Gryaznova. As a result, the feedback from the implant caused the droid to become comatose. The explosion also disabled the operative’s long-distance cybernetic link with her superiors, which made it impossible for her to work under cover again.
After this incident, Domino partnered with fellow mercenary G. W. Bridge and the mutant Copycat to form the mercenary group Six Pack, an ally of the time-traveling mutant Cable (Nathan Summers). She later joined X-Force, working for the Hong Kong branch of X-Corporation.
In the modern Marvel Universe, Domino has been a key member of the Six Pack and the main female lead of the X-Men. She has also worked for the NSA and for the Hong Kong branch of X-Corporation, where she was impersonated by her twin sister Copycat.
In 2009, Domino’s launched a campaign that was unique in corporate America—a campaign of honesty. The campaign encouraged employees to publicly read scathing critiques of the company’s pizza and other products. This bold approach to self-awareness was part of a larger strategy to change the culture of the company. When Doyle became CEO in 2010, he promoted this line of communication to customers, as well. It was a major factor in the company’s turnaround. This approach to communication and accountability is a model that other companies should consider.