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Mind and body
In the July 10 issue of The Economist, I read an article about the expansion of company wellness programs written by the noted Austrian Joseph Schumpeter. He described organizations with wellness programs ranging from those that only have an exercise room, then various firms somewhere in the middle (maybe a fitness center, smoking cessation classes) all the way to companies with more comprehensive programs emerging from simultaneous developments in health care and management theory.
Excellence by design
Two years ago, a local manufacturing company realized that its organizational structure was negatively impacting performance.
Sales professional development
Many managers like to point out to their salespeople the difference between motion and activity as a way of keeping them focused on meaningful work.
Green is good
It's no longer a maybe. "Greening" for small businesses is here. My thanks this month to Vistage member...
Tell your story
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Then what is the value of being voted America's best breakfast?
That is what happened to the sleepy little historic getaway called the White Gull Inn in the Village of Fish Creek in Door County. As a result of a Good Morning America feature on their stuffed French toast, their breakfast and lunch businesses have increased dramatically.
Systems thinking
It is effective to view organizational problems as systems problems and seek answers that integrate within and between each interdependent sub-system (i.e., work areas, teams, departments, etc.).
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High-performance culture
After leaving a client meeting the other day, I reflected on a manager's comment about not understanding the value behind tightening up their management processes, improving communications and making performance visible (both good and bad).
Soundboard
Being an entrepreneur and business owner can be challenging, satisfying and sometimes scary. You are chief cook and bottle washer and the buck stops with you. You are faced with decisions on who to hire, when to hire and what they should be paid. You also need help managing your cash flow and inventories.
Systems thinking
Question: "As the HR director at my company, I'm spending more time mediating conflicts between work areas. No...
Have the courage to invite feedback
When was the last time that someone in your organization told you the truth about your leadership? How often do you invite feedback? How safe do others feel about telling you the truth? What do you think you might learn by asking the question?
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