Month: May 2012

Changing Tires at 65 mph

Much of my work is either helping executives successfully implement strategy or lead major change. In either case, success often hinges on preparing an organization

The Perfect Program to Turn-Off Employees

Most performance appraisal programs are perfectly designed to de-motivate managers and subordinates alike. Managers detest them and employees dread them. If you don’t believe me,

Poison in the Well

During a college summer I worked for a manufacturing company as a machine operator. It was boring work. During the first night, I figured out a

How to Get the Best Ideas from Your Team

You have a decision to make and you want the input of your people. This is not about reaching consensus, where the focus is on