I recently endured a turgid, three-hour meeting at a client’s office. It stretched on for three hours, engorged by a seemingly endless series of PowerPoint slides, and it was all I (or anyone else) could do to hide the hypnic … Continue reading
Recently I’ve been hearing companies lament that they’re no longer as nimble as they once were. Decisions require more meetings and take longer. People at all levels are frustrated because they can’t implement new ideas quickly. Even the simplest issues … Continue reading
Stop doing stupid stuff because that’s the way it’s always been done. Stop using crappy tools because that’s what the company offers. Stop following inane rules because that’s the policy. Over at AMEX Open Forum, Matt May brought the concept … Continue reading
Mark Graban’s latest post on Chrysler’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne, reminded me of a recent visit to a client’s R&D facility. Two of the managers bemoaned the incessant demands on their teams. Even as recently as a few years ago they … Continue reading
Much to my surprise, the response to Joe Ely’s and my call for participants in our community A3 project has been, um, underwhelming. After some reflection with Joe and others, I’ve come up with the following possible explanations: Companies are … Continue reading