Archive for February, 2009
Join us at the 2009 Saudi HR Summit
I’m honored to be a Keynote Speaker at the 2009 Saudi HR Summit, May 2-6 at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel. On May 3, I’ll be speaking on “Why Innovation is Key to Building a Sustainable Nationalisation Strategy in the Gulf.” I’ll also be facilitating post-summit Workshop A, “Planning your Nationalisation Strategy” on May 5. For more information on the summit, visit the official web site. I hope to see you there!
Fighting to Survive: How to Boost Your Company’s Immunity to Economic Uncertainty – Part Two
In Part one of this post, I compared organizations to the human body. To survive, both must focus on long-term health and maintain an effective immune system. As promised, here are a couple examples of companies who have maintained a healthy bottom line during tough times through the use of strategic adaptation. Read the rest of this entry »
Fighting to Survive: How to Boost Your Company’s Immunity to Economic Uncertainty – Part One
Like people, organizations are living entities that need a certain level of care to stay healthy. And just like the human body, an organization’s health (its culture) may coast along fine for a while. But if its health is abused (business corruption) or neglected, with attention focused on immediate gratification (quarterly profits) instead of long-term health (strategic planning, corporate governance, continuous improvement, etc.), then the health of the organization will begin to decay. Read the rest of this entry »
