Gary Hamel wrote in an article entitled “Moon Shots for Management” Harvard Business Review 2/2009: “As an emotional catalyst, wealth maximization lacks the power to fully mobilize human energies‚¬Â¦ For these reasons, tomorrow’s management practices must focus on the achievement of socially significant and noble goals.” So true! Without a greater purpose you cannot get…
A dear friend of mine gave me an inspiring book to celebrate the starting of Bright Operations. In the book is a quote: “The future is not some place we are going to, but a place we are creating. The paths to it are not found, they are made” – Jane Garvey. I hope the…
We are excited to be here, up and live! Use this site as a place to learn, share ideas and watch them grow. On the Learning Center page we have a White Board. The White Board contains commentary on topics you care about and is, along with the blog, a place of discourse and dialog.…
The Leader’s First 6 Steps Select a team for the turnaround and listen to them. Find out who the opinion leaders are in the office. You need to get a peer group together that can hold each other accountable. Start listening to the people (at all levels) closest to the situation, as they will have…
Common pitfalls to avoid Acquisitions are exciting, even flattering, and can get the adrenaline pumping. There are some pitfalls to avoid: Not picking the “right” acquisition – does the opportunity presented match your business and growth plans? Sometimes opportunity knocks but the acquisition target isn’t exactly the type of firm you had thought of in…