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Today’s problems come from yesterday’s ‘solutions’
-Peter Senge
How to Make Bad Managers
I’m not a chef and I certainly don’t play one on TV. What I can do though, is cook up one unappetizing recipe for terrible managers, expertly crafted using a mix of stale culture, self-serving behaviors, and undercooked training. Bon Appétit!
Come stay and wander.
Let’s explore work culture, people functions, employee challenges and unconventional ideas. Hang around or wander across this site and question while you can.
MORE WRITING ON THE WAY
Here is my current list of top articles to knock out.
- Next Gen Personas
- What AI could mean for HR
- Building Strong Teams
- Career Agent Concept
OBS & ENDS
Thought explorations and observations, mostly work (HR/people) related and what the end-results could be. In some, I go deep into the rabbit hole, in others, I just point out there is a hole and provide an alternative spot to land on.
WHAT IF?
Let’s explore bold ideas that can radically transform the work experience, together. Dedicated to the “crazy ones, misfits and rebels”. We’ll look at typical challenges in atypical ways.
NEXT LEVEL LEADER
This started out as a “Dear Leader” diary, but then it started to conjure images of despotic rulers. A subtle way to provide current (or future leaders) some insights into taking it to the next level.
CAVEAT LECTOR
Listen or read at your own risk. A collection of career thoughts or advice I would give myself were I able to go back in time and do things over again (well, asides from buying a Sports Almanac).
FUTURE THINK
What if we took a nap in one of those space-hibernation pods and woke up in the future? Will the world be closer to the Jetsons, Idiocracy or somewhere in between?
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BEHIND THE ‘MIND
After decades in consulting, I’ve joined the corporate world with a mission: to make work a little more human.
I’ll share real-world stories, critiques and lessons hoping to inspire others to rethink how we work and lead.
A Big Read
The Job Mobility Myth?
Today’s workforce has internal career mobility on the mind, but are there myths mixed in with truths? Risks exist with taking action too soon or too late, so both need additional study. This is an exploration of what this means and its implications on workforce planning strategies.
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TWISTED TRAINING
Sites that help relax and prep brain matter for twisted thoughts. Don’t worry, they are Safe For Work.
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