DescriptionDrastic downsizing in the '80s has left our organizations with a demoralized and apprehensive workforce. How do you reenergize your people? Robert A. Zawacki offers some answers, explaining that organizations need to view "time" as a competitive advantage and let self-directed teams take the lead. This internationally recognized consultant outlines organizations of the future and discusses how to reactivate the workforce to compete in the '90s.
DescriptionIn many cases, unmanaged stress in the organization is the hidden factor undermining personal and organizational effectiveness. Using new biomedical research on human intelligence as the framework, Bruce Cryer presents a compelling model for building coherent organizations that are able to leverage the full capacity of human intelligence, adaptability, and innovation. Cryer uses case studies from significant global corporations as he discusses ways to improve personal and organizational effectiveness.
DescriptionNew Yorker fiction writers Sherman Alexie and Jonathan Franzen read from their work and talk with The New Yorker 's fiction editor, Deborah Treisman. Sherman Alexie grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Wellpinit, Washington. His sev…
DescriptionIf you assess your organization's needs and choose technology effectively, you will gain an edge over your competitors. Peter Cunningham outlines a plan for understanding and utilizing the changes in information technology. Cunningham, a specialist in analyzing and forecasting major trends in the information industry, explains the competitive power of electronic commerce. He also contends that you must consider downsizing, outsourcing, or networking in order to compete effectively in today's business world.
DescriptionMergers and acquisitions have played an increasingly important role in the U.S. economy over the last four decades. For example, M&A activity rose from $108 billion in 1990 to $493 billion in 1996. Moreover, not only did the pace of M&A accelerate in the…
DescriptionImprovement initiative or organizational mindset - which leads to greater success? The need to operate successfully in a global economy has spawned numerous organizational improvement programs, such as TQM and re-engineering. However, business owner Jill Janov explains that it is your mindset, and not these initiatives, that creates lasting success. Drawing on nearly 30 years of corporate experience, she focuses on the systematic approaches your business needs to design its work processes, roles, relationships, strategies, and structures - and how to test whether these measures are creating value for your company. She illustrates her points with 6 examples of inventive organizations, those that go above and beyond to adapt and respond to changes in the external environment.
DescriptionMore and more, temporary workers, contractors, and outsourced employees are doing the work that once belonged to full-time, long-term workers. What is happening? William Bridges, President of William Bridges & Associates, explains why the conventional "job" is no longer the most effective way to get work done. He describes what tomorrow's workplace will be like and how individuals can cope with it - and even capitalize on it. Highlights include the power of personal desire, taking opportunity from change, and using the 5 Job Shift Steps.
DescriptionEverywhere, in every industry, markets are merging, closing, shrinking, splitting, colliding and growing. The only constant in business is that everything is constantly changing. This talk by Kathleen Eisenhardt professor of strategy and organization at the Stanford School of Engineering focuses on how to manage these hotly competitive, high-velocity industries, how keep up with the pace of change, and how to get ahead of the game.
DescriptionWhile much of the medical technology industry is focused on providing patient-friendly procedures, well informed providers, and more involved consumers, new technology is often viewed as harder to use, potentially more risky, and certainly more costly. How do we bring healthcare delivery into the 21st century with hospitals, provider networks, payors and regulators slowing or blocking access to new technology rather than facilitating its acceptance? Innovation of products, services, delivery and payment schemes must occur if we are to supply the aging world with the tools and information necessary for longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Graham presents her ideas for innovation, public policy, and political environment that support invention and rapid product introduction.
DescriptionBusiness sense consists of "five freedoms, " says Dan Thomas, President of FOCUS. Success depends on exercising each freedom in developing strategy, systems, organization, and personnel selection. Dr. Thomas, whose company works with client management teams to help them develop and implement business and corporate strategies that make sense, has taught at both the Stanford and Harvard Business Schools. Now he lends his expertise to help you make the decisions that can mean the difference between prosperity and failure in your organization.
