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I remember when I first came to Asia, how do I deal with a Boss from a culture different to mine. I struggled for a while until i first came into contact with DISC. I quickly saw it was a way to cut through my cultural bias and enable me to understand the behaviours of both my new colleagues and bosses.… Read more
While its something we should know, the sexiness of devising strategy sometimes overwhelms the daily grind of implementation. So its great to reinforce when ever possible, that when it comes to executing strategy, the old saying “the devil is in the details” holds true for many companies, according to Wharton emeritus management professor Lawrence G. Hrebiniak.
While executives may readily participate in the development of new strategies, execution tends to get ignored, because it is often viewed as a task for non-executives or not an exec level concern, he notes.… Read more
I’ve been faced with this many times- even yesterday at a coffee meeting with colleagues- who pays? I used to be a cheapskate when it came to paying- you’ve finished lunch and its time for someone to ask for the bill… How to decide who picks up the bill?
Best case, it’s an awkward moment as you look around the table.… Read more
The elevator doors are about to close on you as you try to get in. People are already inside the elevator. One of the people is in a hurry and does not want to wait and was pushing ‘door close’. There is also a bubbly, energetic passenger who holds the door open while greeting you. A third rider is happy either way and smiles while waiting patiently.… Read more