At a board meeting of a top 10 multinational corporation, the question of whether to invest $80 million in a project in an African country was discussed. The president of the company subsidiary seeking the board’s approval insisted that the country was a safe place to invest because of its recent history of economic and …
When organizations launch innovation initiatives, they focus almost all of their time and energy on that initial one percent — the thrilling hunt for the breakthrough idea. They draw guidance from countless books, articles and training programs that treat innovation as though it is synonymous with creativity. …
Roman philosopher, Seneca, wrote “Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.” Going to work is a high-pressure business! Between the state of economic challenges, your personal issues and family concerns—it’s easy to overlook the value of a forgotten virtue called courage (and its intrinsic value). Most people never even think of this “big” …
Everyone loves to talk innovation. The trouble is sometimes there is too much talk, and not enough action. Potential projects wither on the vine and companies remain in stasis. The problem lies not in ideation – there are plenty of great ideas out there. It is management of those ideas, specifically turning those ideas into …
How can successful managers help move your company forward? Founded in 2000, Vistaprint is a leading online supplier of customized printed products and marketing tools. In recent years, the company has experienced rapid growth and major increase in business volume. In response to the sweeping change in business volume over the past decade, promotions were …
Statistics show there are now more women than men in the workforce. The historically white, male hierarchal model has evolved over time, recognizing that women have the skills needed to reach the top of an organization. But as companies face globalization and rapid change, they need a more nimble, flexible model to compete. When you …
