In life, sometimes it is the simple things that count, despite modern technology. In the next few months, I will be able to see 3-4 of my books published. Traditionally, it takes most large publishing houses 12-18 months before their […]...
Scientific management has many advantages for today’s organizations, including a systematic approach. Fredrick Taylor is credited with being the Father of Scientific Management. He transformed the Industrial Revolution. In fact, this approach broug...
No one wants to be criticized. Dr. William Watley, Senior Pastor of the St. Phillip African Methodist Episcopal Church observed, “Criticism’s certainly something that you can’t be delivered from…From the womb to the tomb, you can’t escape i...
Finding the right performance measure in today’s organizations is like trying to determine for each swimmer the right temperature of the water to swim in the Gulf of Mexico (a great place to vacation). There are many variables to consider. [&...
Organizations should think strategically when creating value perceptions of their products or services. In fact, they should seek to establish a formal tiered system where possible. Strategic leaders have a long view on value creation. Strategi...
As I teach working adults at the university level, the biggest complaint is the lack of time to fulfill academic requirements. Of course, many working professionals must juggle their jobs, family obligations, and other priorities. It’s very d...
Our youth program continues to grow at my church. Of course, it is a simple formula as our church is one of the biggest in the area. Church going parents make it mandatory for their children to attend church and […]...
Introduction The purpose of this dialogue involves discussing the concept of Ethics from a moderate-induced pastoral perception. Ethics per se, as a universal model, involves or requires the decision-making acuities of any rational corporeal agent ...
Customers determine the value of a product or service. In today’s competitive environment, value creation is a corporate advantage. However, building this value is often difficult. People have different ways to assess value. ...
Visionary leadership is vital to organizations that wish to exist in competitive environments. Yet, it is not enough to have only one visionary leader in an organization’s existence. Through their visions, leaders can articulate their v...
Introduction In late spring 2013, I was able to witness an interesting example of a company promoting philanthropy and community relations. Shoichiro Toyoda, Toyota’s honorary chairperson, donated $2 million to help build the Howard H. Baker ...
Ethical decision-making is important for businesses. Trust and integrity must not be lost. There are three ethical concerns for the sales organization, which are (1) cheating, (2) misuse of company resources, and (3) inappropriate relationships with ...