I’ve been on a course about mission statements. Which got me wondering… does it matter? Well here are a couple of corporate mission statements for you. Where would you rather work? Dean Foods Corporation: “The Company’s primary objective is to maximize long-term stockholder value, while adhering to the laws of the jurisdictions in which it […]
Short Sharp Meetings
A German designer has come up with a pay and sit park bench. When your time runs out it forces spikes out of the seat and… you stand up. I can think of more than one organisation where these would boost productivity.
The Dilbert Paradox
Most managers will tell you that talent is the key to organisational success. Organisations spend millions on executive search and management development, tracking down and creating the best and the brightest. So? If engaging talent is the biggest management issue why is the Dilbert cartoon so popular? Once we have expended all this energy tracking […]
Leadership Brand
The latest HR insight from the US. Have you developed your leadership brand? Do you want to give the aura of being “tactically strategic” or “passionately dispassionate“. Have you tested it with your colleagues and gained feedback? Are you committed to making this part of your “personal growth plan”? Is this rubbish? I suppose it […]
A Week’s Worth of Quotes
Andy Rooney: “Making duplicate copies and computer printouts of things no one wanted even one of in the first place is giving America a new sense of purpose.” Doug Larson: “Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties.” Edward Abbey: “One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, […]
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