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Bubble bubble toil and trouble
Reflecting on the last couple of weeks, I’m reminded that people (and organisations) have an extraordinary tolerance for %^#&*. Like the boiled frog. People only act to deal with the %^#&* when things bubble over. When often it’s too late. … Continue reading
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Monkey business
They say if you pay peanuts you get monkeys. Well, believe it or not, we can learn something about how organisations succeed from monkeys. A few weeks back, I sat for about half an hour observing an extended family of … Continue reading
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Why people do what they do
Your recipe for health and contentment during 2012 They say Actions speak louder than words. My take on this is: If you want to know what is REALLY important to people (their “currency”), watch how they behave. It took me … Continue reading
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Why people and organisations fail
You may disagree with these sweeping views, but have a read of this story doing the rounds this week and decide for yourself. “Professor Fails whole class – find out why An economics professor at Texas Tech said he had … Continue reading
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Conflict – curse or blessing?
Listening to managers at an interpersonal skills workshop this week reminded me how crucial conflict negotiation is to business success. It is inevitable that people see things differently. Different views challenge entrenched thinking and may reveal blind spots and invalid … Continue reading
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Billiard balls and business
Most of us remember school physics and the cause-effect lessons in a game of billiards. What interests me now is cause-effect in business. What is it that makes certain (target) outcomes certain? Is that not what we all want to … Continue reading
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Who’s the Boss?
A conversation with a client a week ago in the Cook Islands turned to the subject of a Parent/Child culture. I was quick to reassure her that this exists in every country and most companies I have seen i.e. wherever … Continue reading
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Bad bosses the real reason behind Kiwi brain drain
This is the title of an article featured on the Auckland University website (http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/template/news_item) on 8 August 2011 Senior economist/Assoc Business School Professor cites research into 152 New Zealand companies that shows our businesses rank 16th out of 16 countries … Continue reading
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Get your head together
Left brain right brain get your head together. That’s how a rap by Dr Jean Houston starts. Among the many issues businesses identify, three are common to most: Too little traction with plans that all agree are important. Wasted time … Continue reading
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Dialogue Duels
A participant at a workshop this week (let’s call him Person A) showed exasperation describing an important client (Person B) – someone he has known for many years, who appears to value his advice, yet frequently charges off in the … Continue reading
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