LDRLB

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

When I received a review copy of E Pluribus Kinko’s: A Story of Business, Democracy and Freaky Smart People I was intrigued (especially since Kinko’s is no longer). Kinko’s often hired employees for attitude and creativity in order to ensure a cultural fit, believing they could train for skills later.

Review 68

Review Books McGregor Decentralization 68

The Practical Leader

MAY 16, 2011

Warren Bennis has been described as the father of leadership. I’ve long been a reader of Warren ’s books on leadership, change, and team/organization dynamics. I’ve often quoted his study findings and leadership wisdom in my books, blog, and presentations. in economics and social sciences.

McGregor 40

McGregor Open-book Review Leadership 40

The Practical Leader

AUGUST 17, 2011

It’s one of the key factors in the 50 – 70% failure rate for programs to increase safety performance, service and quality levels, Lean/Six Sigma, productivity, innovation, leadership skills. Courageous shared leadership. That’s courageous leadership. A team or organization’s culture can be quite subtle.

Six Sigma 49

Six Sigma McGregor Workshop Tools 49

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2012

It is the very opposite of the supportive and nurturing Theory Y management pioneered by MIT's Douglas McGregor over a half century ago. It is not clear that style adjusting, which is the goal of many training programs and performance reviews, will result in improved executive performance. We don't know the answer.

McGregor 14

McGregor Micromanagement Leadership Performance Review 14