Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 12, 2015

I listened to an IT manager explaining on a speakerphone to a colleague he served in the marketing function why it was going to take two days to get a requested report. Numerator thinkers operate with an abundance mentality; denominator thinkers use a scarcity mentality. Or a monthly newsletter that was the talk of the break room?

Innovation 150

Innovation Budgeting Strategic Planning Tools 150

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2013

To most people, bureaucracy is a bad word, synonymous with ‘red tape’ and wasted time. Yet, despite the negative connotations, most companies still operate bureaucratically – insisting employees work inside of increasingly complex structures with processes and procedures designed to standardize or control everything.

Productivity 50

Productivity Products Six Sigma Competitive Advantage 50

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 10, 2015

But for old-school bureaucracies, it’s a scary new world that requires managers to rethink the basic principles that govern established businesses. Who is in charge of rethinking your company’s entire business model and operations? Management and Leadership – Managing Your Virtual Team. All rights reserved.

Strategy 50

Strategy Succession Software Industry 50

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Business shift from the retail dealer customer service mentality of Firestone shifted to a high-production tire operation. Current management of both companies were ill-advised on handling the crises. Don’t have sufficient management skills or resources to do something well. Those We Bring Upon Ourselves.

Crisis 58

Crisis Crisis Management Retail Budgeting 58

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Are budgeting measures used to manage performance? Is the performance management system focused upon outcomes? How well can management interpret and apply findings to the decision process? How do you handle crisis management and preparedness? Supply chain management should be implemented. Running a bureaucracy.

Strategic Planning 66

Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 66

Strategy Driven

JUNE 22, 2012

My analysis: Productivity software does no good unless one commits to change, alters behavioral traits and commits to time management. Many managers have poor people skills, as well as poor verbal-written communications skills. My analysis: Managing data and managing doctors (which is tough to do) are not the same thing.

Brand 50

Brand Analysis Advertising Software 50