Prohibition Noun: The act of forbidding something, especially by law In 1919 the US government attempted to reduce levels of alcohol consumption. They passed legislation that prohibited its production, transportation and sale. The ban was almost complete, bar a few exceptions for religious and medical use. During the 1920’s the U.S government spent about $220m […]
Which Is Most Important, Perception or Performance?
Perceived performance Perception is reality. If you are perceived to be something, you might as well be it because that’s the truth in people’s minds. Steve Young For those who believe that perception is reality, performance isn’t important, but perceived performance is everything. There are three ways to improve perceived performance: 1. Distort the data […]
Organisations Create Culture
Organisation noun /ɔːɡ(ə)nʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ A group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department. The way activities are managed and completed. synonyms: company, firm, concern, operation, corporation, institution, group, establishment Culture noun /ˈkʌltʃə/ The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. The way we do things round […]
Sloppy, Overconfident or Just Plain Dishonest?
Clarity Have you ever sat in a meeting listening to somebody very senior and thought; “I have no idea what you are talking about”? Do you enjoy watching corporate warriors use powerpoint slides to explain strategic imperatives? Or do they leave you worrying that you are plain thick? You are not alone Laura Rittenhouse started […]
What Do You Wish You Were You Good At?
Management Innovation When people think about innovative businesses what excites them? I’ve heard plenty of people getting frothy about their new phone and all the fancy apps it comes with but I have yet to hear anybody getting agitated about washing machines and microwave ovens. Domestic appliances or “white goods” do not set the imagination […]
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