The Language of Organizational Life
Peter Drucker, the legendary management educator and consultant, wrote an article in 1967 where he looked into the future of business and working life. Nearly 50 years ago, he predicted challenges we face even today. Specifically he talks of the place of young workers, computers and information, and the rise of the knowledge worker. Amazing insight.... Continue Reading →
I decide to walk to the docks. I know the ship is there ready to leave and never return. I want to see it for myself and reflect on its crew. On Friday it will set sail full of friends and memories. This ship will sail out toward the horizon following the same course too... Continue Reading →
As often happens to me (and you too) ... while reading an article recently, a point stirs a memory of a similar experience from my past. I am back in that place reliving the experience. With growing knowledge and a depth of experience I see it fresh and anew. Would I have acted different? Damn, to... Continue Reading →
I will forever be fascinated by Pixar. I love Pixar's origin story with a fateful sale of the company by George Lucas to Steve Jobs. I define my children's life stages by which Pixar movie was in theaters at the time. Living near Pixar's studio, I drive by and think of the mysterious Willy Wonka factory and how... Continue Reading →
In the excellent business book, Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul we get the story of how Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, returned to the everyday CEO duties in 2008 and lead the turnaround of the company. I, for one, never followed the business side of Starbucks to realize... Continue Reading →
Authorship. It is one of the greatest gifts you can give an employee. The sense of ownership in the craft of work. It is responsibility. They own a process, from beginning to end if possible, or at least they own a significant part. Yet always something tangible and recognizable. I was first introduced to this... Continue Reading →
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