Innovative companies depend on new ideas and the creativity of their employees. Many companies have therefore instituted a systematic idea management process. department specifically developed for idea management collects and evaluates the ideas. Consequently, top management’s reaction ranges from concerned to irritated. MORE >>

In May, I was honored to be part of Steve Denning's workshop on his Radical Management principles for redefining 21st Century management. Recognition that we need to find a new way to ‘manage' work is gaining ground. These companies shun command-and-control! However, there are some "old" "boring MORE >>

This really has to be a war on job loss, on low workplace energy, on healthcare costs, on low graduation rates, on brain drain, and on community disengagement,” he says. More money, jobs and GDP turns on who is named manager than on any other decision,” says Clifton. Fire all lousy managers today.”. Unless…. MORE >>

There's something about the culture of business that tends toward excess — in financial markets, to be sure, but also in the "market" for new ideas and management techniques. That piece of language, that aspiration, is innovation. But that doesn't mean the companies are actually doing any innovating. Creativity Innovatio MORE >>

These are the people who turn good businesses great and who power teams with the kinetic energy created by their constant motion. Leadership Management Innovation Performance Integrator Leaders Leading without AuthorityRegular readers know my perspective on those who lead without authority. m a huge fan. MORE >>