Learning fast and slow – Educating and Credentialing
Earlier this month the Financial Post magazine did its feature on MBA programs part of which was MBA alumni commenting on how their education contributed[…]
Diversity Boxes – ticking and talking
The Schumpeter column of The Economist took a run at diversity this week with the hypothesis that fatigue is big part of the problem. This[…]
The Balancing Act of Collaborating
There is lots of talk about “getting on the same page,” but in most work situations some level of conflict persists and can vary from[…]
Can logic models work for you?
The “logic model” is a tool that is widely used in public and social sector initiatives. Like any tool, there are obvious on-target applications (e.g. hammer for inserting nail) as well[…]
Leadership and decision-making
Earlier this winter I had the good fortune to spend 2 days with a group involved in development and education on Leadership as part of[…]
Using “No” to shape your culture
When it comes to a corporate culture, a simple “No” can be defining. Descriptors of a culture can range from “awesome” to “toxic” on the[…]
Aligning for Performance – Where to start
The Lululemon stories coming out this week illustrate, if nothing else, that running a successful business is a complicated endeavour. There are a number of[…]
The good news is: I understand your thinking…
Yesterday, I caught a very brief segment on talk radio where a well-intentioned gentleman was explaining a solution that reduced energy consumption by turning off[…]
Collaborating for Automobile Safety
It has been almost 3 years since Toyota embarked on a collaborative partnership to address automobile safety. The Collaborative Safety Research Center in Ann Arbour Michigan[…]
Galen: Could Loblaws buy Heinz’s discarded Leamington plant?
Pre-reading NOTE: Work has taken me to SW Ontario a great deal this year, so Heinz announcing the closure of its Leamington, Ontario, operations stuck[…]