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 »
Dec
01
Leadership: Secrets of Becoming a Great Leader
Leadership is about inspiring others to follow: Old style leadership anagram Despotic Anagram (old thinking) Dictatorial & commanding Evaluates rather than values Suspicious and cynical Power seeking & taking Oppresses differences Total control seeker Intrustive & instructive Cold and calculating Nothing too inspiring about despots! “THE WORLD THAT WE HAVE MADE AS A RESULT OF… Continue reading »
Nov
25
Career Advice from Buffet and Gates
This CNBC video of a town hall meeting at Columbia University with Bill Gates and Warren Buffet is a valuable resource for all of us and particularly those looking for some sound career and business advice. Some of the assets we need as individuals seeking success: Gates: ‘continuing to learn from those that live the… Continue reading »
Oct
16
THE CHANGING ROLE OF MANAGERS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATIONS part 4
Finally on this topic… what was… and now what needs to be… two key areas; In TRADITIONAL organizations much was done to train managers to act as the leader. Leadership traits where researched honed and developed. People studied how to become more powerful and influential and how to control communication flows, corporate budgets and scarce… Continue reading »
Oct
15
THE CHANGING ROLE OF MANAGERS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATIONS part 3
To continue… In TRADITIONAL organizations assessments of efficiency where based on top down periodic performance reviews, appraisals where given against pre-set standards and often only conducted on an annual basis. In ENTREPRENEURIAL organizations we need to implement performance management on a continuous basis through a system of reviews, personal development discussions and 360-degree analysis of… 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 »
Oct
12
THE CHANGING ROLE OF MANAGERS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATIONS – ONE
The nature of management responsibility at work is rapidly changing and traditional methods of measuring effectiveness are no longer adequate. Performance now needs to be viewed from a totally new perspective. In a TRADITIONAL organization management was responsible for monitoring and checking work of subordinates, i.e. checking on efficient levels of ‘inputs’… raw materials, staff… 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 »
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