“We Are Lost, But We Are Making Good Time”

 In a USA article about GM’s decision to close 15 plants for 9 weeks, Stephen Spivey, a senior auto analyst for the research company of Frost & Sullivan is quoted as saying, "Production has…

AIG Is At It Again

AIG is in the news again. They are being beat over the head because someone has found that they have 374 bonus plans. While most people are upset seeing the word attached to AIG in any way, the fact…

Tough May Have Got You Here But It Ain't Gonna Get You There

Where do you fall on the management spectrum; kick butt and take names or boss-of-the-year?  Understand what makes for a good leader and how IQ and GPA do not equate to being a good boss. …

When Will They Ever Learn?

I was recently reading a paper on "grade inflation" published by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.  It states that "In the face of acknowledged grade inflation, the Princeton…

Oops #2: Stretch Goals

  The 2nd Management Practice That Wastes Time & Money: Stretch Goals.

Oops #1

The 1st Management Practice That Wastes Time & Money: Employee of the Month (and most other forms of recognition and reward).