This recent blog post by Seth Godin highlights the reasons why I blog: I've got something to say - but I don't know it's value to each reader. Each time my finger hovers above the "post" button, I have a moment of ...READ»
I’m a big fan of the 80/20 Rule. The 80/20 Rule (also known as the Pareto Principle) means that 20 percent of something is responsible for 80 percent of the results (i.e. 20 percent of the workforce provides 80 percent of ...READ»
There are many business adages on the subject of planning. A couple of these maxims: “Action without a plan is a plan for disaster”. "A fool with a plan can outsmart a genius with no plan." Whether an ...READ»
Global consulting firm Hay Group's Employee Free Choice Act Survey found that "Companies recognize that if EFCA passes it will have an impact on their business, but few are being proactive...," said Richard Fine of the Hay ...READ»
Just read the Inc. Magazine article about how Springfield ReManufacturing Corp. and CEO Jack Stack ("The Great Game of Business") are weathering the latest manifestation of the WorkQuake(tm) - the Recession.
Stuff Mr. ...READ»
In this time of uncertainty every Company needs a Strategic Plan that points to future certainty and calm the nerves of everyone in the organization. But even in a bad economy a Strategic Plan should help the Company achieve ...READ»
Several weeks ago I got a frantic call from a client because Employees were considering joining a union. This is a good Employer, but there were workplace issues that Management did not know about. I put Management in ...READ»
As President Obama approaches his 100th day in office (April 29th), he is being criticized for trying to do too much to fast. But is that even possible? During a crisis can a leader actually be to fast and to furious? While I ...READ»
One of the first things I tell managers and supervisors in my workshops is that they are under constant scrutiny by the workforce - everyday and in everyway. Everyone in their workgroup/department is always ...READ»
