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Heed the Rule of Thirds |
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Leaders must guide change toward their desired vision or they leave themselves and their organizations vulnerable to the actions of others in the world around them...Read more |
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Know When Its Time for Organizational Change |
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There was a time when business seemed stable. You developed your products, built your customer base, served them well. Life was pretty predictable. If you did everything well, you were sailing on a calm sea... Read more |
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Leaders Move Quickly During Transitions |
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As we watch our new mayor form his transition team to define the platform, organization and people for his new administration, we realize that most leaders are responsible for similar transitions at various times. Taking on the leadership of a new organization or major department requires a transition. Acquisitions, mergers, and re-organizations all require a transition process. Following are some guidelines for successful transitions... Read more |
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Rules for Reorganization |
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Hate to re-organize? Most people do. It's disruptive. Established ways of working are threatened. But there are times when reorganization is necessary... Read more |
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Treat Traditions with a Dose of Skepticism |
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Traditions are special for all of us. Something becomes a tradition because it worked well, set a standard for the future, or we liked it so much that we kept it. Over time it becomes "the way." Traditions help us mark special events and celebrate occasions. They give us guidelines for how to act under certain circumstances... Read more |
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What To Do When Business Rules Change |
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We live in a world of ever-increasing change. Instant communications, global web connectivity, email, cell phones, and other tools have increased the pace of our lives dramatically. Despite these changes, we typically adjust to new circumstances without changing the basic way we conduct our business. We assume that the rules of our business have not fundamentally changed - we just have to "work smarter" to keep up... Read more
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