Too Much Information & Indecisiveness
Tony Hey in his article, “The Big Idea: The Next Scientific Revolution” (Harvard Business Review, November 2010 edition ), and Patrick Spenner... Read More
Reinvent the Wheel & Prosper!
How many times have you heard, “Don’t reinvent the wheel”? Why is it then that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)... Read More
Process vs. Flexibility: The Tradeoff
Posted on30 Jan 2012
TagsToby Johnson, process management, process, military, management, low-cost, Influence, Harvard Business Review, business, Boris Groysberg, Andrew Hill, adaptability
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We often overlook the downside of processes in our businesses because we enjoy how they allow us to scale and reduce labor... Read More
Diverse Workforce Means Rethinking Talent to Manage It
Posted on27 Oct 2011
Tagsmanagement, homophily, The Atlantic, Talent, social skills, Richard Florida, Personality, networking, market, innovation, diversity, creativity, change management, adaptability
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In the October 2011 issue of The Atlantic, I ran across Richard Florida’s article, “Where the Skills Are” and found myself rethinking... Read More
Best Decision as Myth
Posted on10 Oct 2011
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Many people agonize over decisions. A primary reason is belief in a “best” decision. Consequently, people run endlessly through their options when... Read More
Finding Good Sales Managers from Good Sales People
Posted on11 Nov 2010
Tagsadaptability, analysis, employees, experience, introspection, management, patience, Personality, quality, sales, struggle, style
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We often hear that good sales people don’t make good sales managers. While incorrect, the transition is admittedly difficult. However, few give... Read More
