Monday, March 28, 2011

It's Monday

And we all know what that means. Time for another MOTW, Manager of the Week. One can argue that this next manager leads to a lot of his/her staff developing and growing their capabilities. One just wishes it were a little more organized.

MOTW: Turbulence Manager

Considers the best way to keep things creative is to make everyone work outside their comfort zone. Assigns tasks in a challenging yet haphazard manner (i.e., without giving it a lot of thought). Has everyone wondering what is coming next. Keep your seat-belt fastened!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Weekend Haiku

Crescent moon-
bent to the shape
of the cold.

Issa (1763-1827)

Friday, March 25, 2011

Holiday



The music video of Holiday from Green Day's American Idiot. Enjoy and happy Friday!

Monday, March 21, 2011

It's Monday

And we all know what that means. Time for another MOTW, Manager of the Week. We have all encountered this next manager at some point in our lives. One wonders whether they are as rigid in their personal lives as well.

MOTW: By the Book Manager

With zero flexibility in his/her toolkit this manager insists that everything be done, managed and evaluated according to policy and procedure. Although a very distant relative of Bureaucratic Manager, By the Book Manager’s approach is not so much about CYA (Cover Your Anatomy) as it is about being a good corporate soldier.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Weekend Haiku

Tilling the field;
the man who asked the way
has disappeared.

Buson (1716-1783)