Working smarter is about finding new ways to get the same results in less time. Working smarter is about “doing more with less” and is the basis for increased productivity. The infamous 80/20 rule suggests that 80 percent of our results come from just 20 percent of our efforts. Conversely I have through experience found… Continue reading »
Mar
27
Be the Entrepreneur of Your Own Career
To develop an entrepreneurial spirit in yourself and others you must develop in yourself and encourage in others a desire to seek feedback on performance from external customers. This tends to come hard to those more attuned to seeking acceptance from organization members interested in systems and delivery issues (often, senior management). One way to… Continue reading »
Jan
13
NINE STEPS FOR SETTING UP A LEARNING ORGANIZATION
With the recent economic troubles a learning organization is a must for a successful future. The following nine points are an adapted from an old however very good, must buy book – Mitch McCrimmon’s – ‘Unleash the Entrepreneur Within’ Remembering that the only way to improve is to learn and the only proof of learning… Continue reading »
Nov
23
BEWARE OF THE SPIN DOCTORS
WHAT ARE SPIN-DOCTORS AND WHAT IS SPIN? Spin-Doctor is a term that has spread from US politics. Spin-doctors are similar to (and as some complain often confused with) ‘REAL’ public relations or public affairs individuals. Professional Spin-Doctors are used to create ‘spin’ for everything from charities, entertainers, sports people, businesses and politicians. Spin is usually… Continue reading »
Oct
14
THE CHANGING ROLE OF MANAGERS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATIONS – TWO
To continue with the changing role of managers… In TRADITIONAL organizations managers coordinate and tell their subordinates what the company wants and how to do it right the first time. In an ENTREPRENEURIAL organization managers need to troubleshoot and facilitate between entrepreneurial employees, other stakeholders, production equipment and corporate systems. WHY… the increasing use of… Continue reading »
Jul
26
CEOship and Executive Management Dr. Walter Doyle Staples
Article by Dr. W. D. Staples (Kindly provided by James Cousineau) “CEOship and Executive Management A Whole New Paradigm – A New Way of Thinking. We, as business leaders, have a huge responsibility. Consider how civilization has evolved and the critical role corporations have played over the years. Where would we be today without the… 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 »
Jun
24
If entrepreneurial organizations need to be learning organizations (and they do)…
What do learning organizations look like? ‘Management encourages a culture of exploration and risk taking and seeks ways to expose staff to new ideas and perspectives’; ‘A market action oriented philosophy drives company leaders and staff and there is a shared belief that he only reason a company has to exist is to serve a… Continue reading »
Jun
23
WANT TO BE MORE ENTREPRENEURIAL? YOU MUST PLAN YOUR LEARNING
…and of course you must learn your planning! Entrepreneurs are active continuous learners If we are to capitalise on future business opportunities we need as entrepreneurial leaders to be ‘entrepreneurial learners’!!! The old think, decide, act and asses (or plan, do, assess and adjust) single loop corporate learning cycles advocated in the past are no… Continue reading »
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