Race relations are once again at the forefront of American political and social discussion these days. Whether with regard to the criminal justice system and #BlackLivesMatter, or the continuing battle over the Voting Rights Act, race continues to be a focal point for some of the most heated debates of our time. Are You Sick of […]
Business Travel: Dubai, Dubai Do
Business travel can be a drag at times. Long stretches away from home and family take a toll on travelers both physically and emotionally, as The Economist highlighted recently. Sometimes, however, you get to enjoy a rare treat that you never would have expected (just watch the video below), and that’s what happened to me […]
My Old Blonde Flame
Nigh on 20 years ago, in the middle of our honeymoon, I spotted the blonde. As Amy and I enjoyed an evening of suds and song in an Irish pub, I noticed signs advertising a new offering, Guinness Breo. It was being test-marketed in a selection of Dublin taverns, a “white beer” that promised a […]
Data Management: Often Ignored, Always Essential
“Why didn’t this part get ordered yesterday? Who changed the setting on this field? When this happens we need to hold that person accountable!” We were trapped in another frustrating meeting, a cross-functional team searching for the root cause behind operational failures in our facility. Some items were lost in the warehouse, others were suddenly running […]
The Negative Message That Leads to Positive Results
General managers in the business world are an impressive bunch of people. Masters of multiple disciplines and personal productivity, they typically rise through the ranks of their organizations due to a demonstrated ability for driving change within an operation. These are the people who get things done, and motivate organizations to get things done on a […]