When Politics Prevent Innovation - Or… Still Fighting Battles and Losing Wars (13 Jun 2006) The objective is to beat the competition and make money. Everything a business organization does should be focused on that simple objective, with interpretation through various Vision and Mission Statements. However if we take a survey of how our organizations spend our energy, often that objective is lost in a web of internal politics and positioning. Of course competition is normally good - regardless of whether it is internal or external - to the point we do not lose focus on company objectives as the ultimate outcome of our competition.
Where Businesses Fall Short (13 Jun 2006) It is important to be able to recognize those areas in your business that may be causing your business to fall short. By recognizing where your business needs help you are better able to focus your attention in the proper places.
Which ITIL Process Should We Implement First? (13 Jun 2006) The following question is usually debated a lot amongst IT managers. "With which process should we start when implementing ITIL?" Everybody has their own views, but here are my takes on it.
Who Me, Difficult? Yes, You! (13 Jun 2006) Are you a difficult person? We think we are easy to get
along with, but because of different styles, one person's
good traits may just rub the other person the wrong way.
Why All Managers Are Alike (13 Jun 2006) Because, like you I suspect, they have key target audiences whose behaviors help or hinder them in achieving their organizational objectives. But even in their own best interests, too few involve th...
Why and How to Work with a Consultant (13 Jun 2006) A good consultant provides specialist abilities and experience, innovative ideas, second opinions (reality checks), unbiased appraisals, and new approaches. A good consultant will leave you with tool...
Why Business Owners Need Security (13 Jun 2006) The main reason is to stop any potential lawsuits from happening! But do you know how many individuals I have talked to about this very thing? Many! Do you know what the majority have told me? They h...
Why Businesses Need to Start Nurturing Collective Wisdom (13 Jun 2006) COLLECTIVE WISDOM CAN BE AN effective tool for solving the problem of knowledge deficit, or the underutilization of organizational knowledge. If you are a small, medium or large business, and you don...
Why Do I Need a Board of Directors (13 Jun 2006) A Board of Directors, elected by ownership, can provide the kind of support necessary to take the company to the next level. No man is an island and it can become very lonely at the top. Growing an organization is hard work. The president of the corporation not only has to surround himself with an excellent team but he must be able to rely on another power to challenge him and his team.
Why Employees Are the Best Source of Cost-cutting Ideas (13 Jun 2006) A highly motivated workforce that understands the bottom-line and its significance to the future of a business and by extension their own future in employment can make a huge difference in any cost reduction effort.
Why Free Agent Thinking Is Good For Your Company (13 Jun 2006) It's no secret! Day after day the news is riddled with companies who are moving operations to other countries or completely closing their doors. Those who remain must transform themselves to lean,...
Why Good Enough... Isnt (13 Jun 2006) About a year ago, I had an opportunity to have dinner with the CEO of an engineering startup company in Pennsylvania. As we discussed engineering design matters over Chinese food, he took a few momen...
Why Half of All Mergers Fail After the Honeymoon Ends (13 Jun 2006) We are in the midst of another wave of mergers. They fail far more often than they succeed. Here's what to avoid and what to do to increase the odds in your favor.
Why I always Keep my Promises (13 Jun 2006) It's a small thing, but it is important. In your business, forgetting little things promised causes erosion of trust and belief in you. And ultimately, those little things add up to a lot for your people. And that affects you and ultimately,
your business success.
Why Management Kills Creativity (13 Jun 2006) Often the best business ideas just don't make it to first base, and unfortunately, the reason isn't very hard to find. But here's how to ensure that creativity will thrive in the workplace.
Why Outsource? How Does Outsourcing Help Companies in Rationalizing Their Costs? (13 Jun 2006) Outsourcing has been the cause of much debate in recent times. There have been arguments for and against outsourcing. The fact remains that in these days of heavy competition, it's become a necessity to outsource certain components of a business in order to remain competitive.