Recently I read an article in the New York Times by Wolf Biermann, a German singer, and songwriter who has lived on both sides of the
Tag: exercising authority
DECISIONS AS ACTS OF FAITH
When many of us hear the words faith or belief, we think of religion. We think of a religion’s fundamental requirement that adherents accept most
Abilene Paradox
In 1981, I had the opportunity to view a training film regarding the “Abilene Paradox”. It featured the concept’s author the late Jerry B. Harvey
HOW CAN I SCREW UP THIS SITUATION?
Perhaps this sounds like a strange question to ask yourself but believe me it has helped me avoid many a mistake as a manager and
SHOULD MANAGERS ATTEMPT TO SELL THEIR ORGANIZATION’S DECISIONS?
Actually they should not. The concept of selling anything contains the notion that the prospective buyer has a choice. They can either buy something offered on sale or
CONVERSATIONS BEAT PRESENTATIONS ANY DAY
When we hear the term presentation we tend to think of something prepared; something formal; something thought out and through ahead of time. In essence,
