Domino is a small, flat rectangular block used in a variety of games as a gaming device. Known also as bones, cards, men, pieces, or tiles, dominoes are normally twice as long as they are wide and have one or more pips (dots) on each end. The number of pips on a domino determines its value and, in some cases, its rank or weight. A set of dominoes can be used to create different kinds of games, but most games are played by matching similar numbered tiles in a row.
A good domino is a task that contributes to the completion of a larger goal or project. These tasks are often difficult and require a lot of time and energy to complete, but they have a positive impact on the future of an organization or individual. The process of creating a financial plan, for example, can be broken down into several good dominoes such as outlining the finances, developing a strategy, and then executing that strategy. These steps are a way of breaking down a large project into smaller, manageable parts.
Originally a mercenary, Domino teamed up with Cable to thwart John Sublime’s Third Species mutant organ harvesting movement. Later, she found herself infiltrating Project Armageddon to prevent its leader, Lazarus, from using his mutant emotion-control abilities to destroy civilization. In the process she discovered that her younger brother had a similar ability and left him with the same priest who cared for her as a child.
Domino rejoined X-Force following a volatile run in with Wolverine at the Punisher’s safe house in Tokyo and a fight against the terrorist group The Right, which ended with her reflexes and “luck” powers failing to save her from a gun shot. She later helped restructure the team with Cable at his new safe-house in Hell’s Kitchen and clashed with the assassin Blockade, whose mind Cable vengefully wiped.
As Domino continued to serve her clients, she began to question her mercenary lifestyle. She was particularly bothered by the high turnover rate among employees and decided to take action. Under David Brandon, Domino’s CEO before Doyle, the company implemented a new line of communication with customers through an employee survey and by speaking directly to workers to find out what was wrong.
Domino also implemented new policies at Domino’s that promoted a more flexible work schedule and allowed workers to telecommute. In doing so, she was able to cut down on the high turnover rate and improve the quality of service offered by the company. These changes, like the simple act of placing a single domino in front of another, were designed to improve the company’s bottom line and make it more competitive with other pizza companies. In addition, Domino’s rebranded itself as a modern lifestyle magazine and introduced new verticals such as Travel, Renovation, Wellness, and Weddings. The new approach paid off as the company saw its sales and revenue increase dramatically.