Archive for the ‘Organization Development’ Category

BP Is Not Unique

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

BP has become the latest mega-corporation to join the pantheon of most despised companies ever. By wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico by dint of the worst man-made ecological disaster in theĀ  history of the world, it has easily supplanted Enron and Goldman Sachs as the poster child for avarice at any cost. Now come the revelations about the root cause of the disaster- bad cost cutting decisions. As Gomer Pyle would say, “surprise, surprise, surprise!” (more…)

The Employment Tide Is Turning

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Statistics from the Labor Department for February and March showed an interesting twist, one that should serve as a siren call to employers. More workers quit their jobs than were laid off during these months. People quitting their jobs is not typically newsworthy. But people quitting their jobs in this employment market is worthy of closer scrutiny. (more…)

A Lesson In Listening

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

There is only one conclusion that can be drawn from the Democrats stunning defeat in Massachusetts. People demand to be heard. If a near 50 year Senate seat held by a leading liberal, Ted Kennedy, in a leading liberal state can fall to a little known conservative state senator, we should all sit up and take notice. (more…)

Leading In A New Decade

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

As we enter into a new decade, despite a bit of a hangover from that last dreadful one, we enter into a realm of limitless possibilities. Our economy is on a slow and steady rebound. We seem to have increased our collective wisdom a tad regarding fiduciary responsibility. Though jobs are still scarce, a large pool of talented and tech savvy young people are ready to unleash their collective talents in search of the next break-through idea.

Now if we can only lead them. (more…)

Listening, Speaking and Teaming

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Sometimes, no, most of the time, the best answer is the simplest one. This violates a widely held view of many consultants. You know, the one that says complexity is good. The less you understand about my brilliant solution to your issue, the better. At least for me and my billing. (more…)