You can sense it. An economic slow down is approaching. The dreaded “R” word. When it hits and demand drops, savvy business leaders make moves – fast! Time is critical, head and heart come into play but in the end those functions, process and people that don’t appear to impact the bottom line are deemed […]
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I always loved this sketch by Hugh MacLeod (@gapingvoid), It was released in 2005 and titled Hierarchy vs Flow. At first glance you chuckle and then you pause and ponder your own organization’s hierarchy and then finally you start thinking about where you sit in the mix. Sure it’s a cynical view of the
The Sociopaths, The Clueless, The Losers and the Remedy. Read More »
Leaders want more creativity and innovation and rightfully they know this starts with having the right people. So they lean on their recruiters to find the candidates they want but fail to adjust their internal systems so that once aboard these progressive people can thrive. It doesn’t start with the the recruiter’s marching orders. It
Hiring Differently Isn’t Going to Make a Difference Unless… Read More »
Enterprise social tech does so much right. It’s easy to access It resembles consumer social platforms Intuitive and familiar features and functions Positive business positioning around collaboration, innovation, agility These however are just the first 25.2 miles of the marathon; the tech is easy, engaging, familiar. What enterprise social doesn’t get right though is the
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At a recent large family gathering we were playing board games. I placed a box of salted, dark chocolate covered almonds on the table – irresistible! After it sat for a bit untouched amidst the excitement of the game, I motioned to my son to take the lid off. Still, no takers. A few moments
