Importance Of Conflict in Business Decision-Making Processes
Posted on15 Jun 2020
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It’s simple. Conflict improves decisions except when it does not. Thus, we realize the importance of conflict in business decision-making processes by... Read More
Advance Work for Positioning Group Interactions
Posted on10 Nov 2014
Tagscomedians, conversation techniques, military, politics, warfare, group interactions, Leveraging Group Interactions Series, musicians, advance teams, advance work
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Previously in this series I dealt with the aftermath of group interactions. Here I deal with the advance work. Typically, we think... Read More
Top Seven Sun Tzu Quotes: #2 Integration, Holism
At number two in my top-seven list of Sun Tzu quotes from The Art of War, I have: And therefore I say:... Read More
Why Problems Occur (Alert #4): Known over Unknown
Posted on15 Jul 2013
Tagsknowledge, Donald Rumsfeld, Why Problems Occur Series, warfare, unknown, project management, prevention, perspective, Iraq, illusion
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The fourth alert I heed as a warning problems might occur is when the known prevails over the unknown. I first experienced... Read More
Top Seven Sun Tzu Quotes: #3 Positioning
Posted on08 Jul 2013
Tagsbusiness, business planning, compensation, control, expectations, Influence, planning, positioning, real estate, relationships, training, warfare, Sun Tzu, The Art of War, Sun Tzu Top 7 Quotes Series, face time
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At number three in my list of top seven Sun Tzu quotes from The Art of War, I have: Thus a victorious... Read More
Top Seven Sun Tzu Quotes: #6 Seeking Victory
Posted on09 May 2013
Tagsemployees, free will, Influence, Pollyannaism, problem solving, skills, strategy, warfare, Anatomy of an Event, Sun Tzu, The Art of War, Sun Tzu Top 7 Quotes Series, Gallipoli
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At number six in my list of top seven Sun Tzu quotes from The Art of War, I have: Therefore, a skilled... Read More
Best Sun Tzu Quote: Pinnacle of Skill
Posted on18 Feb 2013
Tagsapproaches, change, change management, coaching, employees, fear, fun, ignorance, inertia, Influence, leadership, management, management by walking around, military, problem solving, resistance to change, training, uncertainty, warfare, Sun Tzu, The Art of War, Sun Tzu Top 7 Quotes Series
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Before his writings became a business management guide, I had read Sun Tzu’s The Art of War back in the early eighties.... Read More
Relationships: The Ultimate Power
Posted on17 Dec 2012
Tagswarfare, informal organizational power, morale, power, relationships, strategy, training, vision, Adam Smith, The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, Medal of Honor, Dakota Meyer, Battle of Ganjgal
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Many say relationships in business are important, but the real question is, “How important are they?” In reality, they are the ultimate... Read More
Speed Versus Preparation, Business Tip From Physics
Posted on14 May 2012
Tagsblitzkrieg, decisions, energy, kinetic energy, marketing, physics, preparation, speed, warfare, speed-mass analogy
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Many innovators use nature as a source of inspiration for new technologies. By understanding the forces of nature that govern us, they... Read More
Business Examples of Patience’s Merits
Posted on28 Oct 2010
Tagsaction, American, application, approaches, branding, business, client management software, computers, crisis, organizational culture, employees, example, Expat 21, experience, future, information technology, insight, investment, knowledge, management, management by walking around, marketing, patience, public relations, Rahm Emanuel, reorganization, rules, sales, strategy, tactics, teachable moment, training, urgency, warfare, workplace
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A question posted by Expat 21 asked for examples of patience in the workplace, especially those demonstrating a contrast between American and... Read More