Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I N THE PAST DECADE, the corporate world has seen a seismic shift in how it operates. Teams operating within a strong culture share a set of values, beliefs, and behaviors. It’s important to regularly revisit and communicate these values, ensuring that they’re aligned with the current mode of operation.

Agility 257

Agility Decentralization Handbook Bond 257

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Consider arranging workshops or seminars for top leadership to gain foundational knowledge. Analyze which areas of your operations could benefit the most from AI integration. This means something other than becoming an AI expert but grasping its capabilities, benefits, and potential pitfalls. Is it customer service?

Supply Chain 195

Supply Chain Ethics Case Study Handbook 195

Deming Institute

JANUARY 16, 2017

I was told that Dr. Deming had taught some workshops within GM, particularly the Powertrain division in the 1980s. One of my colleagues gave me a copy of a “Livonia Philosophy” handbook that was gathering dust, and I’ve kept to this day. What had happened? I’ve blogged about some of the problems and chaos on my blog before.

Kaizen 28

Kaizen Deming Lean Manufacturing Handbook 28

HR Digest

OCTOBER 29, 2023

and while s ome state it explicitly in their handbooks and paraphernalia, other organizations indicate it by their policies and actions toward employees. Setting good company culture examples is a task for the leaders of the organization to establish from the first day of operation.

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Examples Company Diversity Team Building 97

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Since leaders shrink from suggesting that subordinates don flesh-colored underwear, a 43-page handbook on dress, decorum, and grooming is precisely what thousands of would-be professionals need to negotiate treacherous fashion fads. Perhaps the Swiss were a bit over the top in the particulars they imparted.

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EPS Banking Handbook Micromanagement 15