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Tag Archives: Books
On systems, processes, and paperwork
Lately, I’ve come across several proposed new systems, processes, and forms — all developed to address an assumed real, but unstated need. In most cases, I could see a useful purpose for the new system/process/form, but it usually wasn’t provided … Continue reading
Superficial pleasantries vs. honest relationship building
In my last post, I discussed some thoughts from reading Conger, Lawler, and Finegold’s Corporate Boards book. Here is something else that caught my eye in that book that has near universal applicability -not just to corporate (or observatory) boards. … Continue reading
Balancing Two Boards
Gemini has two Boards – the Gemini Board from the international partnership agreement and the AURA Board. It’s actually a bit (well, OK a lot) more complicated than this. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is Gemini’s Executive Agency. They collect … Continue reading
Another advocate for Openness, Transparency, and Accountable Management
Somewhat recently, I finished reading Employees First, Customers Second by Vineet Nayar. It was a very easy read since the techniques the author talks about using to restore his company to an industry leader agree a lot with what I … Continue reading
Healthy Conflcit
I recently picked up a copy of A Grand and Bold Thing by Ann Finkbeiner. It’s a book about the original Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). I actually haven’t read it yet, so I’ll probably say more about the book … 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
Are we too generous in hiring and keeping employees?
A recent article I read about how to hire the right people for the right jobs gives a statistic attributed to the US Department of Labor that 50% of all new employees are gone within the first six months of … Continue reading
Some of my take-home thoughts from recent management books I’ve read….
I wanted to jot down some key points from some recent books I read, so decided here to give some brief summaries and key ideas from some recent readings in management. Continue reading