In small, growing companies, the CEO is usually the founder. The founder is the one who conceived of the business idea, took the risk, and got it going. Founders come from all sorts of backgrounds. They could be engineers or developers who took their innovations to market. Or they could simply be anyone who has […]
Management
Company Culture
How would you define your company culture? Is it one of trust and integrity? Do your co-workers look forward to coming to work? Do your customers feel well cared for? Is there the impression that senior management truly cares about its co-workers and its customers? Company culture, as a concept, was something I thought very little […]
Alternative Business Management Gone Awry
In my last blog, I described the best form of company management, which that of “benevolent dictatorship.” I will now discuss a case study of an alternative form of management, and how it went awry. It may surprise you to know that there are enterprises that offer consulting in the implementation of alternative forms of management. […]
The Best Form of Company Governance
As we move further into the new millennium, we are more aware than ever that innovation is key in staying competitive and profitable. Many companies are tempted to experiment with innovations in company culture and management structure as a means of gaining a competitive edge. Be clear, there is a big distinction between company culture […]