“The Economist” Magazine once described Jack Welch, the ex-boss of General Electric as… ‘the man who has some claim to being the world’s most successful manager of the past quarter century’. A few quotes I have collected over recent years may give us some insights into the issues we as managers need to consider; ‘the… Continue reading »
Oct
20
Time to Turn Your Business Model Upside Down Part One
Historically businesses have built the management structure based on a pyramid resembling early military and bureaucratic structures where the power and decision making was with a select few at the pinnacle. Under this tradition the customer (enemy in the case of the military) only received what they were seeking at the whim of that elite… Continue reading »
Sep
11
Change Management Video 30 Seconds of the Nuts and Bolts
Well here is a good video to give a quick overview of change management: A well known gurus thoughts on the subject – Ken Blanchard Remember the question everyone is really thinking about is… “whats going to happen to ME”? Ric (orglearn) While you’re here take a look at the free blank resume form! *… Continue reading »
Sep
08
The Last Lecture Randy Pausch Lessons for Life
The “Last Lecture,” Randy Pausch “The idea of the last lecture is a hypothetical question, “if you knew were going to die, and you had one last lecture, what would you say to your students?” For Professor Pausch, it wasn’t hypothetical. He was fighting pancreatic cancer. This talk is not morbid or about death though… Continue reading »
Jul
24
HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE PART THREE – ADAPT AND DEVELOP
A final six keys to winning during change. Adapt… even in nature (Galapagos Finches) demonstrate that those that have the greatest capability to survive are those that are most adaptable. Develop a broader range of competence. The days of just being the best ‘technician’ (engineer) are long gone. Think… during a restructure would you choose… Continue reading »
Jul
23
HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE PART TWO – OUR CHOICES
ONE OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT CAREER SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES KNOWING HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE Six more keys to winning during change. Do not become part of the “but we’ve always done it this way” group or you will become just another victim… which you must refuse to be. Realize that becoming a ‘victim of circumstances’… Continue reading »
Jul
22
HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE – SOME BASIC PHILOSOPHY
Change some basic coping (succeeding) philosophy! Six keys to winning during change. Acknowledge that things continually change. Simple and obvious however many will delude themselves into believing life is stable, secure and constant. (Maybe not so much anymore!) Accept that now is the only time you ever really have and live in the present rather… Continue reading »
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