Archive for May, 2011
Again and again we see messy teams and do what we can to help. Companies hire people by putting huge pressure on recruiters to find the perfect resume candidate. They get the resume, but do not get what they need. And later they need to call us to dig them out. We can dig them […]
Continue Reading →We should not overlook the first day of work for new workers. It is a good chance to inspire. Tell them of the history of the company. Inform them of the purpose and make sure they understand their part in that. Make sure you introduce them to everyone possible. I recommend we do not leave […]
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In a recent post, I noted two puzzling cases of fearing the wrong thing. I list them again here: 1. Business leaders focus solely on technology or gut feeling in hiring workers because they fear not having enough technology, or they just follow their gut. 2. Business leaders put off big decisions because they are […]
Continue Reading →Ah yes, we should fear fearing the wrong thing in China. Dave Barry said here: All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears–of falling, of the dark, of lobsters, of falling on lobsters in the dark, or speaking before a Rotary Club, and of the words “Some Assembly Required. Seriously, I see […]
Continue Reading →Pull the trigger. It can be best for both of you. Letting people go should never feel good. If we can lightly let people go, then we need to think a little about our humanity. Conversely, if we cannot let people go, we are in another ditch. Former Secretary of State Collin Powell is very […]
Continue Reading →An Ownership Attitude is the next big step after character. First is getting people you trust on the team. That is the character portion. Next is empowering these people and checking and coaching. Any time you sense a good ownership attitude in the right people, talk about it. That is what you want, so talk […]
Continue Reading →I am friends with a Westerner who came to manage a messy factory 6 years ago. The previous 6 years before him were tales of trouble leading to the shut down of one of their China businesses. Then he came. People made fun of him. They looked down on him because he was careful and […]
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