Leadership, both as a research area and as a practical skill, encompasses the ability of an individual, group or organization to “lead”, influence or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations.
First off, a definition is due here. What is a Mittelstand? In short, it is an expression of a state of mind and a specific attitude. As per the Economist, The Mittelstand has become an ambition in the face of the euro crisis eating away at the confidence and success of France’s big national champions. And, emulating…
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Margaret Heffernan, the former CEO of 5 companies, spends her time investigating the common human thought patterns of conflict avoidance and selective blindness that all too often result in an organization’s downfall. In this highly relevant TED talk, Heffernan highlights the fact that while many people do their best to avoid conflict, respectful and thoughtful…
The 2012 Olympics lived up to its expectations. We watched the world’s greatest athletes break records and bring home the gold. In all the excitement, what did you learn from these world-class athletes that can help you achieve your goals? Here are 5 lessons learned you may have missed: 1. The field is rich…
“Leadership and Challenges on the Brain” by XONITEK’s Joseph Paris & continued media coverage of the Operational Excellence Society. Published in Lean Management Journal in the October 2012 issue. Download PDF
“Servants to the Cause” by XONITEK’s Joseph Paris & continued media coverage of the Operational Excellence Society. Published in Lean Management Journal in the September 2012 issue. Download PDF
Joseph Heller wrote in his novel, Good as Gold, “The most advanced and penultimate stage of civilization is attained when chaos masquerades as order.” I’m pretty sure we’ve already arrived.
