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Picture credit: the Devil's guide to iT It’s no great secret that humour often helps when you want to make a serious point. There are many great examples of how well-chosen humour oils the wheels of business. But a word of caution, before you dive head-first into your stand-up comedy routine during an important business communication; remember that the laughter Continue reading article » Would you work for less money simply for the prestige of belonging to a company? I am not talking about accepting a lower salary for a worthy cause, or for pursuing a personal vocation; I understand that financial reward is not always a primary driver when choosing employment. Picture credit: pombinho But is it right for an employer to Continue reading article » Picture credit: Etherhill Any person or organization that doesn’t evolve to changing circumstances is fated to irrelevance. I once baffled a roomful of people by showing a slide that simply (sic) read: autopoiesis, or autopsy? You choose… If this statement perplexes you, then you have a choice: ignore the statement investigate the purpose of my words The first option Continue reading article » Picture credit: gnackgnackgnack Should we get video game designers to shape the organizations of the future? I think our businesses might be more effective and robust if we did. This is not so crazy as it sounds, professional games designers know how to plan a resilient environment and define suitable roles. They also know a lot about sustaining player Continue reading article » Picture credit: kevin (iapetus) How often are we surprised when a task, or entire project, slips unexpectedly because key staff have outrageously taken a holiday, at a critical point in the project schedule? |
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