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Leading Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2022
I IN 1982, Tom Peters and Bob Waterman released In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies. The book was a huge business bestseller and served as a guide for managers for many years to come. Yet, Peters and Waterman pointed out that there were bright spots in the economy. Feel familiar? Perhaps not.
Michael Lee Stallard
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it “management by wandering around” or “MBWA” in their classic book In Search of Excellence. In every instance, however, I observed several managers in their organizations who were masters at kissing up and kicking down. In effect, these organizations experienced a leadership gap.
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Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
In Adhocracy , Robert Waterman notes that “Bureaucracy gets us through the day; it deals efficiently with everyday problems. Waterman explains: Stud poker is a good metaphor for this process. In stud poker, as in product development or any other ad hoc work, you don’t know whether you have a winner until the last card has been played.
The Center For Leadership Studies
APRIL 23, 2019
I started working at The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) in June of 1983, and I was so very honored to do so! We had a packaged program ( The Essentials of Situational Leadership ® ) that I was responsible for selling and, if need be, facilitating. We designed, developed and delivered over 200 programs during that period.
Rich Gee Group
DECEMBER 10, 2010
He not only develops and publishes the bible on “Book Yourself Solid”, in it, he links to a workbook which is a very powerful way for one to really LEARN his techniques. Peters and Waterman — “In Search of Excellence”. Next post: Developing The CEO Within You. Okay, I’ve never met the guy, but I do love his book. Smile or Die!
The Practical Leader
MAY 16, 2012
Part of the article reports on “a recent study conducted by Marshall Fisher, a professor of operations and information management at Wharton, and other colleagues.” ” He goes on to show how one of the keys to improving customer service is: “‘the power of management by common sense.’
The Practical Leader
AUGUST 10, 2011
You may have a heart of gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg.&# Way too many managers confuse intentions, plans, and declarations with actions. They must clearly see leadership or change messages led out loud. You and your managers cannot set bold new directions and then delegate their implementation. Month End Myopia.
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