Departments concerned primarily with themselves

by billc | Jan 22, 2009 | Management, Accountability & Responsibility, People Issues & Mood of People, Production & Operations, Strategy, Structure & Organization

Departments concerned primarily with themselves (a) Lack of cooperation signifies Accountability issues.(b) However, often such an issue is precipitated by the Mood of the leader of the self-centered department creating the ‘silo’ mentality. Mood problems are the most...

Two executives will not communicate with each other

by billc | Jan 19, 2009 | Communications & Information Flow, Management, Accountability & Responsibility, People Issues & Mood of People, Strategy, Structure & Organization

Two executives will not communicate with each other Having to tip-toe around two senior executives or being encouraged to join one camp rather than the other, is no fun. Problem Depth...

We don’t apply our psychological testing tools effectively

by billc | Jan 13, 2009 | People Issues & Mood of People, Strategy, Structure & Organization

We don’t apply our psychological testing tools effectively While psychological testing is done by most companies, the results remain and unused mystery. Problem Depth...

Inappropriate management style of some key individuals

by billc | Jan 12, 2009 | Management, Accountability & Responsibility, People Issues & Mood of People

Inappropriate management style of some key individuals Recognize that this is a very serious problem. Some people are so nasty that everyone else has to dance carefully around them. You MUST neutralize the effect of such an ‘inappropriate’ person as quickly as...

Organization or department revolves around one person

by billc | Jan 10, 2009 | People Issues & Mood of People, Sales, Marketing & Clients, Strategy, Structure & Organization

Organization or department revolves around one person Walk lightly whenever you are near Mr. super-ego. Problem Depth...

Inadequate top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top communication

by billc | Jan 9, 2009 | Communications & Information Flow, People Issues & Mood of People, Sales, Marketing & Clients, Strategy, Structure & Organization

Inadequate top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top communication Communication from top to bottom, which is inconsistent or non-existent, is one of the top complaints we find within organizations. It often is a sign of disrespect. Problem Depth...