The Affinity Bias
Volume XXI, Number 8 (Issue 1012) February 20, 2022 The Affinity Bias af-fin-i-ty, (n), a sympathy marked by community of interest; an attraction to or liking for something; an attractive force between substances or particles that causes them to enter into and remain in chemical combination; a likeness based on relationship or causal connection; a […]
Have You Noticed?
Volume XXI, Number 7 (Issue 1011) February 13, 2023 Have You Noticed? If you have been reading these Musings for a few weeks or more, you may have noticed I put forward a lot of questions. If you keep track – though I must ask, why would you? – you would also notice the volume […]
Eight Questions Chapter Two – Part 2 Performance Management
Volume XXI, Number 6 (Issue 1010) February 6, 2023 Eight Questions Chapter Two – Part 2 Performance Management What is your opinion of the formal performance review? Is it the greatest thing since sliced bread? An essential element of your performance management process? A necessary evil? Too subjective? Too clinical? Too repetitive? Too stuck? Too […]
Eight Questions Chapter Two – Part 1 Performance Management
Volume XXI, Number 5 (Issue 1009) January 30, 2023 Eight Questions Chapter Two – Part 1 Performance Management Most organizations promote their more accomplished entry level employees to the position of supervisor at the first opportunity. At least they do that if they are smart. There are many solid reasons for promoting from within including […]
Scale and Scalability
Volume XXI, Number 4 (Issue 1008) January 23, 2023 Scale and Scalability How important is scale? The obvious answer is it depends. If the subject is nimbleness, bigger is not always better. Large ships do not turn quickly, especially if they are underway with a head of steam. Conversely, if the subject is capabilities, bigger […]
Eight Questions Chapter 1: One Size Does Not Fit All (Conclusion)
Volume XXI, Number 3 (Issue 1007) January 16, 2023 Eight Questions Chapter 1: One Size Does Not Fit All (Conclusion) Some of the literature and supporting research on the topic of managing a multi- generational workforce suggests the differing generations can learn to appreciate, if not instinctively value, the qualities and characteristics of each generation […]
Eight Questions Chapter 1: One Size Does Not Fit All (Continued)
Volume XXI, Number 2 (Issue 1006) January 9, 2023 Eight Questions Chapter 1: One Size Does Not Fit All (Continued) Having taken stock of the different generations and the events that shaped their beliefs, values, and thinking, the next logical step on this journey is to recognize the lengthy list of options for self-fulfillment that […]
A Black Eye? Try Black-Eyed Peas
Volume XXI, Number 1 (Issue 1005) January 2, 2023 A Black Eye? Try Black-Eyed Peas As a long-time member of the traveling public, not to mention someone who has flown Southwest Airlines on a regular basis (case in point, my SWA frequent flyer number has only five digits), here is hoping the executives at Southwest […]
The Right to Change One’s Mind
Volume XX, Number 52 (Issue 1004) December 26, 2022 The Right to Change One’s Mind Like many of you, we are doing some traveling to visit family during the holidays. In fact, Sandy and I just returned from a road trip to visit our middle daughter and her family in Florida. Whenever we are on […]
Making a Difference Award for December 2022
Volume XX, Number 51 (Issue 1003) December 19, 2022 Making a Difference Award for December 2022 In a temporary departure from the new series entitled “Eight Questions,” it is wholly appropriate we speak to the spirit of this special season of the year. After all, when we hear so much about good will toward one […]