Management-Issues : News

A war for talent or for dead wood?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

As we slowly begin to emerge from recession, a mass of disgruntled, unmotivated and disengaged workers will be trying to change jobs. But will this represent a threat to organizations or an opportunity?

The power of proactive thinking

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Every organisation can benefit from some deliberate thinking. This isn't the thinking we do when we are sitting at a desk or taking part in a discussion. It is a formal process designed to generate new ideas and perceptions, and to take action around any possibilities that exist.

How capitalism was tested beyond its limits

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Capitalism has been tested beyond its limits by completely false and inherently risky assumptions. Globalisation transpired to be a trap and a delusion. What looked like a dead cert for the world economy became a sure nightmare.

If you want to succeed, get used to failure

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Failure is commonplace. Ninety-nine percent of all species and organisations that exist will eventually disappear. Once you accept this and understand that every innovation begins with a series of aberrations, you will be better placed to succeed now and in the future.

Discouraged workers may hold the key to recovery

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Real economic recovery can't come until the million or so U.S workers who have lost their jobs and given up all hope of finding another can be tempted back into the jobs' market.

March Brainstorm

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

This month, advice on tapping into your 'Inner Google', how to embark on a one-day revolution, getting off to a strong start and the subtle pleasure of being an amateur.

CEOs increasingly upbeat

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Chief executives appear to be increasingly confident that they can begin moving out of survival mode and start priming their businesses for a return to growth.

Brace yourself for a new war for talent

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

With a gradual return to economic health, expect an explosive war for talent as employees become confident enough to turn their backs on wherever they have sheltered during the recession.

Customer service, or disservice?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

When was the last time you approached your business as if you were a brand new customer? What would your customers say about how you greet them, how you treat them, and how you talk about/treat your co-workers?

The value of friendship

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

If you want to encourage somebody to be more productive without having to pay them more, try getting them to work among close friends who are more industrious than they are.

Bankers bonuses are a self-created myth

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Wall Street and the City of London will beg to differ, but a Dutch business school says that the need to hand out vast bonuses within the banking world is a "self-created myth".

The problem is

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

It's not a fact of life that a "problem" means defeat. That's a connection you're choosing to make. Like beauty, a problem is in the eye of the beholder. There's no need to tack towards the negative as soon as a problem presents itself. In fact in many cases, a problem can be a blessing in disguise.

Strategic vision and the balanced scorecard

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

We all know the importance of context when making choices and determining priorities. But organizations seldom consider setting a context when instituting business measurement and monitoring apparatus.

Management upgraded

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Our obsession with leadership has seen management dismissed from the organizational stage. This has been a disaster, making leadership a confused mix of leading and managing that has left non-managers feeling like mere passengers on the bus.

Don't forget your people

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Engagement and retention need to go back to the top of the agenda if organisations don't want to suffer a mass exodus of talent once confidence starts to return to the jobs' market.

Bully for you

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

A sense of urgency is vital to an organization and sometimes it's impossible to get things done without jumping past politeness. That's why not all expressions of anger or impatience are examples of bullying - even if you're the British Prime Minister.

No return to business as usual

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Business leaders need to stop looking over their shoulders and expecting things to return to how things were. Tough conditions look set to be the new normal for several years to come.

Analysts take a myopic view of leadership

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Market analysts often ignore the leadership potential that exists below CEO level and rely far too heavily on short-term results when it comes to making evaluations about a company.

CEOs overloading their finance functions

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

CEOs are overloading their finance functions with number crunching rather than giving them the space, tools and training to become more effective strategic partners.

Empathy - it's not about cognition

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The anger, mistrust, and intolerance which infect our culture can't be reduced by cognitive understanding. We can't just "think" ourselves into empathising with those who push our buttons. Because empathy is not a matter of cognition, it's a matter of heart.

What have we learned about performance management?

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

What have organisations learnt from the economic crisis about getting the best out of their people? Two contrasting examples suggest that while some have learned a lot, others are stuck in the same old rut.

Can you make people listen?

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I've often been asked how you make people listen. The simple answer is that you really can't. People must choose to listen; you can't make them do it. But there are things you can do that make listening an easier choice.

Strategy is fantasy, action is real

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Calling something "strategic" does not make it smarter. Which leads to two important questions: Why don't strategies work in the real world? And how can we make strategies work for real people doing real things in the ihe real world?

February Brainstorm

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

This time, I explore the power of difference, ask what sort of mindest you have, ponder whether it's time to take a break and enjoy some great thought on creativity from marketing mastermind Seth Godin.

RIP the 4Ps

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Traditional marketing theory has for years been based on a fundamental principle known as the 4Ps. But it's time to forget about them. The original 4 Ps are Passe, Past it, kaPut and Pointless. Instead, I offer you a new set of P's for the age of customer control.