I just learned about a new blog focused on innovation and the workplace.Creativity Driving Innovation in Business is written by Sanjay Dalal. I'm looking forward to reading more of his posts over the next few months. Be sure to click over an read a few of his posts.
Respectfully,
Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
How Can Your Boss Restrict Creativity?
I recently ran across a news item on CNNMoney.com that identifies the top 1o sins of ineffective bosses. Here's the list...see if your boss, supervisor, manager does one of these sins.
Tries too hard to be everyone's friend
Micromanages
Ignores conflict
Arrogant
Wishy-washy
Impulsive
Unable to delegate
Impatient
Stubborn
Unprofessional
Don't forget to read the full article...
...Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter.
Tries too hard to be everyone's friend
Micromanages
Ignores conflict
Arrogant
Wishy-washy
Impulsive
Unable to delegate
Impatient
Stubborn
Unprofessional
Don't forget to read the full article...
...Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
A Creative Choice When Purchasing a Car?
Last year I spent some time in Germany and France. I travelled in a wonderful blue Mercedes station wagon that was gas efficient and fun to drive. Yet, the car that stood out the most while in Europe was a colorful little two seater called the Smart Car. I was told by colleagues that I shouldn't rent a Smart Car, but get a sedan or station wagon. And yet I remember the day that I got a good look at this funny little car...I had just finished a small lunch at a Cafe in Paris...and it pulled up and parked around the corner. And it brought a smile to my face. I don't think I'd ever buy one...I still prefer my SUV...but I know people who would consider it in a heartbeat. And why not...it's cheap and efficient and everyone wants to look at it. So...need a smile today...take a look at the link above and see what the buzz is all about. And if you buy one...stop by and give me a ride.
Talk to you soon,
...Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter.
Talk to you soon,
...Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Maverick Creativity!
William Taylor, co founder of Fast Company, and Polly LaBarre have written a new book, Mavericks at Work, that looks at the most creative minds in business today" To learn more you can download the Maverick Manifesto at their website.
What caught my eye, however, was William Taylors blog entry at Fast Company. He provides ten questions, which he calls the maverick challenge. These questions provide a template for a discussion on how you operate your business. I've listed two of the questions here, but I hope you will find time to check out his full list, the manifesto, or even purchase the book. But for now...here are two of his questions:
7. Why should great people join your organization?
10. Are you learning as fast as the world is changing?
I hope you find the information useful.
...Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter.
What caught my eye, however, was William Taylors blog entry at Fast Company. He provides ten questions, which he calls the maverick challenge. These questions provide a template for a discussion on how you operate your business. I've listed two of the questions here, but I hope you will find time to check out his full list, the manifesto, or even purchase the book. But for now...here are two of his questions:
7. Why should great people join your organization?
10. Are you learning as fast as the world is changing?
I hope you find the information useful.
...Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
The Creativity Guru
Roger von Oech, the creativity expert and author of "A Whack on the Side of the Head" has started a blog of his own. Check it out because it's bound to stimulate your thinking about work and about life in general. I'm looking forward to reading his posts.
Have fun with it,
...Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter
Have fun with it,
...Michael
Michael T. Bauer, MSW is the President and Chief Creative Officer of Innovative Business Resources, LLC, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping organizations align their leadership and culture with their business strategy.
Michael is the publisher of the Creative Edge Newsletter
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