Management Evolution: Where do you stand?
You probably know that, if you put a frog in cold water and slowly heat it, it will eventually boil to death. This fact was … Read more
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Why Employee Engagement Efforts Aren’t More Effective
In his book, “Leaders Eat Last,” Simon Sinek expounds on how the human species has been biologically programmed for survival. He describes the chemical stimulants … Read more
Process vs. People: Closing the Divide
I am continuing to read Brian J Robertson's book "Holacracy" and reflecting on the ideas it introduces. It does describe what the sub-title promises: “The … Read more
Evolution, Not Revolution, Powers Innovation and Change
In organisms, each and every cell, both individually and as part of a larger organ, is a self-managing entity. This, with the concomitant capability to respond, adapt and change, is what enables the whole organism to survive and thrive. Every cell matters. It therefore seems abundantly clear that, for organisations to become more organic, the people need to be seen as cells and to be self-managing.
Tension vs. Stress and How to Eliminate One to Avoid the Other
I am reading Brian J Robertson's book "Holacracy". As I do it has dawned on me that the reason why command and control management has not … Read more
Good versus Bad Bosses – Why Retention is the Wrong Measure
You might be surprised. I was. I had come to accept the idea that people quit their jobs primarily because of bad bosses. Yet, according … Read more
Love at Work
You might see the unpunctuated phrase love at work as a simple statement. Or as a question. Or you might perhaps see it as an … Read more
Beware WIIFM: Avoid Its Present Dangers
Virtually unheard of ten years ago, WIIFM – the acronym for What’s In It For Me – has become a surprisingly popular term in business. … Read more
Do You Really Want Contract Workers?
It started before the “Great Recession” but that period of economic history has seen it proliferate even more. Certainly reports suggest the trend of hiring … Read more
Business Balance and Life’s Teeter-totter
As human beings one of the biggest ongoing battles we face is the balancing act between self and society. The struggle between selfishness and selflessness … Read more