Years ago, I was calling on the owner of a fairly good-sized manufacturer. He proudly gave me a tour of his facility, commenting on each department. He clearly understood the areas that were working, as well as the challenges he faced—including the role of his leadership team, which consisted of working managers. When we got [...]
I recently read about two studies that reveal how companies that see the best performance are the ones that use professional management techniques as defined by setting targets, rewarding performance, and measuring results. One of the studies was based on an analysis of companies that died, survived, and thrived during the “great recession.” [...]
By David Bowman What do you need to achieve success in life? Most people believe it takes a combination of IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and EI (Emotional Intelligence). Dr. Paul Stoltz says that the biggest factor in determining your success is your AQ (Adversity Quotient). […]
By David Bowman Great organizations are better at understanding the dynamics of human behavior—internally and externally—than their competitors. Yet, developing employee performance predictably and consistently is one of the greatest challenges of building a great organization. It’s not just an art, it’s a science! […]