A New Zealand company shortened its work week by 20% and employees produced the same amount of work as before. Plus they were […]
Many people I know would rather see the dentist than do planning. Are you one of those? I must admit that I used […]
The term “systems thinking” may be used more than it is understood. At the Haines Centre, it is the basis for all of […]
“In attempting to create a culture supportive of creativity and innovation, it has been found that one of the best approaches to describe […]
Taking action sometimes means stepping back. At the Haines Centre for Strategic Management 8 partners collectively own the business. If you think it […]
With an astonishing 75% of major change efforts failing to achieve their intended results, what can you do to be in the successful […]
I teach a “Strategic Thinking for Leaders” workshop. Near the beginning of the session I ask what participants think are the characteristics of […]
“Rules and procedures may be dumb, but they spare you from thinking” quotes Barry Schwartz in his “Our Loss of Wisdom” TED talk. […]
A ballet is choreographed in advance. Each dancer knows their steps, the timing, and their entrances and exits. A hockey game is more […]
Micromanagers work “in” the business, instead of “on” the business. What’s the difference? Working “on” the business means: Being strategic – thinking about […]