Leading Blog
JUNE 3, 2011
“Crisis response must start by building a strong culture long before the crisis hits,” say Jeffrey Liker and Tim Ogden, authors of Toyota Under Fire. Turning crisis into opportunity is all about culture. And then in a crisis, when you really need it, it is there to carry you through. It is a reflection of their culture.
Leading Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2010
A crisis exposes character or the lack of it. Our reaction is important. Our recent history requires a response; a correction; a change in the status quo. If we are thinking more-of-the-same or merely upping our game then we are destined to fail again.
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Leading Blog
JULY 13, 2011
But when the Deepwater Horizon exploded in 2010, his leadership faced a stiff challenge. Worse was the comment Hayward posted on Facebook to the effect that more than anyone else, he wanted the crisis to be over because, he said, “I want my life back.” Take away just one, and a person who is called upon to lead will eventually fail.
Leading Blog
JULY 20, 2011
Interestingly, a 2010 Basex study found that of these tasks, knowledge workers only spend only 5% of the day engaged in thought and reflection. It is an always on, anywhere, anytime, any place behavior that involves an artificial sense of constant crisis. We are always on high alert when we pay continuous partial attention.
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