Strategic Learning
“Learning is not compulsory…neither is survival.” — Dr. Edward Deming
CEO Jack Welch put a high premium on learning in his tenure at GE, observing, “An organization’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage.”
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Dream or Vision?
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” — Joel Barker
Action differentiates a dream from a vision. Stephen Case, co-founder of AOL, understood this saying, “A vision without the ability to execute it is ... Read More »
Innovate or Decline
“An established company which, in an age demanding innovation, is not able to innovate, is doomed to decline and extinction.” — Peter Drucker
Creative genius Walt Disney agreed with Mr. Drucker saying, “I’ve always maintained that you just can’t coast. If you do, you go backwards. It’s just ... Read More »
The Art of Delegating
“No person will make a business great who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit.” – Andrew Carnegie
Management guru Peter Drucker wrote, “Delegation requires clear assignment of a specific task, clear definition of the expected results and a deadline. Above all ... Read More »
Eagle Eye
“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” — Alexander Graham Bell
Focus is critical to success – we see this principle in nature, war and business. Once an eagle has spotted its prey, ... Read More »