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Monthly Archives: September 2010
There’s more than one set of reasons for not communicating well…
There are some other topics I’ve been wanting to write about lately, but this one just keeps on giving… I received an anonymous private reply to my previous post here on communications and the recent lunch meeting suggesting there are … Continue reading
To fix a problem, first look in the mirror, define it, and own it
There is an interesting discussion starting from a post I made on an internal work blog. So, I thought I’d repost a slightly edited version of it here. I attended a rather disheartening informal lunchtime meeting recently at work. One … Continue reading
VWs in China and building relationships
Combining my interests in German cars, international relations, and general management, I recently read the book, 1000 Days in Shanghai, by Martin Posth. The book is about Volkswagen’s initial journey to become the first international automobile manufacturing partner in China. … Continue reading