Posted on August 01, 2010
I had an influential chemistry teacher in high school who was steadfast in his belief that if you truly understood something you could make it, break it, and put it back together again. It’s a wise and valid concept. Even so, it’s somewhat limiting given that you end up with exactly what you started with. […]
View ArticlePosted on July 02, 2010
The vast majority of organizations on the planet systematically suck enthusiasm, creativity, commitment and passion out of far too many people at work. While likely unintentional, the lingering effects of the Henry Ford-influenced management model have been profound. Think we’ve come a long way from the days when assembly lines were all the rage? If […]
View ArticlePosted on June 03, 2010
What would an organization look like if it were designed expressly for people to excel? Asked another way, what would be the defining characteristics of an organization built around the needs of its workforce? What? Are we really proposing to build an organization around people and their emotional/psychological needs?! Yes, as a matter of fact, […]
View ArticlePosted on May 01, 2009
Now that we’ve defined eight requirements for the new organization, all based on basic human needs and each proven to illicit engagement, commitment, high motivation and, most importantly, outstanding performance, let’s look at this organization from the inside — as people who work in such an enlightened enterprise. Imagine: Hearing about a company whose vision, […]
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