In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

The seemingly more attractive (and logical) option is to do more and more – the theory being the more markets, products, and businesses a company engages in, the better the results. Mired in the complexity of an unrelated product line, Campbell’s leaders keep plugging along trying to do more of the same, only better. This is not true.

Company 177

Company Apparel Competitive Advantage Long-term 177

Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! You will find articles on topics like leadership development, succession planning, strategy and vision, and ethics -- just to name a few. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S. Now go Maximize Possibility!

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Peer Review Leadership Human Resources White Paper 124

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. Given a standard to reduce employee turnover, one vice president of human resources simply changed the formula for calculating turnover.

Deming 28

Deming System Incentives Short-term 28

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 1, 2012

She certainly wouldn't disapprove of an employee seeking prescription help to become more productive. By contrast, encouraging an under-performing subordinate to lose 25 pounds, get a hair transplant or contact-lenses would likely inspire a formal complaint to Human Resources and/or a possible lawsuit.

Health Care 13

Health Care Ethics Pharmaceuticals Globalization 13

Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

Competition without relationships turns products and services turn into commodities. One half of building business is supplying quality products or services; the other half is skill in building relationships. Then come down—whether it is getting published or getting a new product into stores. Proceed with extreme caution.

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Press Release Discount Sharpe Advertising 100

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 18, 2015

This can mean expanding product lines, entering new markets and geographies, line extending brands, acquiring new businesses, creating projects, and adding layers of management to manage the self-created complexity. With 60% of annual sales coming from innovative new products, it is clear that LEGO has not been idle. In-N-Out Burger.

Apparel 100

Apparel Brand Franchising Competitive Advantage 100