Three weeks ago I wrote about the talent revolution (February 2, 2017). The essence of the piece is that too many organizations fail to develop talent; instead they treat employees as a commodity of “warm bodies”. However, employers do not deserve all the blame…often employees fail to take accountability for their own careers! I … Read more
The business dictionary defines efficiency as: “The comparison of what is actually produced or performed with what can be achieved with the same consumption of resources (money, time, labor, etc.).” In today’s fast-paced volatile economy, what organization would not be concerned about efficiency? However, too many companies use efficiency as the driving force to do … Read more
February 6th is a memorable date in my life for three reasons: It is the birthday of our 40th president, Ronald Reagan; it is the wedding anniversary of my best friend of over forty years; and in 1992 on that date, my life was forever changed when an Air Force C130 crashed into the Drury … Read more
Too many organizations view their employees as merely a variable expense. Sure, CEOs will tell you that employees are their “number one” asset. But, they also say, “We manage turnover, and dispose of assets.” That never works in a “Disney Way” customer-centric culture. Let’s consider how Disney, an athletic team, a symphony orchestra, a Broadway … Read more