In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

In terms of rectification, you have to look at the issue in the context of whether the problem is a short-term blip or the beginning of a long-term shift to your business or industry. When I was a CEO, I managed to squirrel away a “rainy day” fund for nasty business blips. At best, they are managers.

Short-term 232

Short-term Long-term Advertising Hammer 232

Deming Institute

APRIL 7, 2016

Edwards Deming’s list of 14 points for western management : Eliminate slogans, exhortations, and targets for the work force asking for zero defects and new levels of productivity. If so, you should examine your management system. It is a bad sign and points to serious management problems. Point 10 on W.

Deming 28

Deming System Incentives Short-term 28

Strategy Driven

JULY 22, 2016

They’re not happy with the results that their recruiters are producing, or at the very least, they’ve come to terms with what their recruiters can realistically produce. Recruiting is like a hammer. Succession planning must be led by the top executive, not simply delegated to human resources. Keep it simple.

Planning 50

Planning Hammer Succession Constraint 50