As a manager, my purpose is to serve the greater good by bringing people and resources together to create value that no single individual can create alone. Therefore I will seek a course that enhances the value my enterprise can create for society over the long term. I recognize my decisions can have far-reaching consequences …
The Standish Report consistently shows a high failure rate for large-scale information technology- based systems, with the rate increasing as the systems get larger. These failures are not simply technology failures, but have a great deal to do with the interaction between the people and the computer system. Here are seven areas to watch. 1. …
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Any good organization must have an inspiring, shared mission at its core—and it must have capable leadership in place and in development. Assuming these two factors are present, the following eight traits define a healthy corporate or organizational culture. 1. Openness and humility from top to bottom of the organization Arrogance kills off learning and …
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9. Litigation/Indictment Avoidance Without strong ethical values companies easily drift to the legal edges— dangerous territory where bending and breaking the law leads to lawsuits and indictments. 8. Regulatory Freedom When citizens and governments are aggravated by irresponsible, unethical business behavior, greater regulation and bureaucratic red tape is the result. 7. Public Acceptance Companies that …
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1. Treat all employees as unique individuals. Don’t reduce people to a utility — a means to accomplish your ends. 2. Support each person’s freedom to grow and develop. Never view anyone through stereotypes, or as fixed and unchangeable. 3. Communicate to people by name with respect. Never use hurtful labels or refer to a …
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