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When the Big Strategic Idea someone pitches you is blatantly boneheaded and un-strategic, you might remind yourself that strategic thinkers are made, not born. If this person is your friend or subordinate, then maybe it’s… Teach Strategic Thinking with These 3 Simple Questions
In looking at the organizational culture of a family business, we are assessing behaviors that are important to creating a strong effective staff and competent leadership. “Successful family businesses tend to have the family’s values… Organizational Culture: A Blueprint for Success in a Family Business
What is Business Readiness and Adoption? Would you talk to someone who isn’t paying attention? Would you make a movie if you didn’t know who would watch it? So why do projects often deliver to a… Measuring Business Readiness & Adoption
Note from the Editor: This is the second of series of 6 articles written by the author, Vardar Çobanoğlu. The full series is a compelling piece on Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, and Corporate Management. You can read part 1… The Organizational Skill: COMPATHY (Part 2: Analysis of the Case)
The first two decades of the 21st century has brought upon all of us an array of very perplexed issues and problems which are, by their own nature, very difficult to manage and resolve to… How to Best Manage the Effects of Technology on Our Lives
There are several terms not so pleasant to our ears that seem to dominate the news lately, terms like sequestration, spending cuts and most of all – austerity. The abundance of these subtractive terms in… Managing in Times of Austerity: 5 Rules of Thumb
I have consulted with people from every aspect of life. I have counseled kids going to college, individuals in life or career transition, moms changing roles from being a mom to being herself. With each… The Next Great Chapter: Life after Retirement of a Senior Leader
LinkedIn recently surveyed 50-plus of today’s most successful business leaders, asking them about essential things they carry. These notable men and women include the likes of Richard Branson, Meg Whitman, and Deepak Chopra. Here are… The 5 Essential Things Today’s Most Successful Business Leaders Carry