Time Spent on Planning for the Future

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On February 25, 2017
Management Ideas

If you are a member of the top management of an organization, especially a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME), it is an understatement to say that you carry an enormous burden to keep it going. Your days are packed with issues of all kinds. Where is your time going? Given this situation, when I ask […]

Managing Your Business With Facts – Easier Said Than Done

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On February 1, 2017
Company Culture

One of the 6 guiding principles for prospering in the 21st century is: Manage with facts, not opinions. As we all know, that is easier said than done. Managing with facts is one of the most important areas of transformation. The way you and your people react to problems makes all the difference between winning or […]

Do Employees Really Resist Change?

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On January 15, 2017
Management Ideas

When I ask this question in my workshops, the vast majority of people say ‘yes’, but there are some who say ‘no’. Over 30 years ago, I was one of those who said ‘yes’ vehemently. I was a manager at the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. I was recently promoted. I concluded that there […]

Leadership Styles … Which type are you?

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On January 7, 2017
Leadership

Competitiveness is the name of the game for survival and prosperity in the 21st century. For most businesses, gone are the days of fat profit margins that masked internal inefficiencies. As discussed in my post on the 6 guiding principles, management concepts have evolved and the culture of an enterprise, which is an outcome of […]

The 6 Guiding Principles of Business Management

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On November 25, 2016
Management Ideas

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly competitive. Gone are the days of fat profit margins which masked our inefficiencies. Although technological improvements are necessary, they are no longer sufficient to retain a competitive advantage. In this competitive world, the culture of an enterprise has become the differentiator between winners and the also […]

The Costs of Inter-Departmental Battles

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On October 25, 2016
Management Ideas

We get used to things, ideas, and practices. We are creatures of habit. Once in a while we need to reflect on our practices and see whether we are keeping up with the changing times. In this article, I would like to talk about the costs and consequences of inter-departmental battles that exist in some […]

Transform Your Enterprise through Process-Based Methodologies

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On September 25, 2016
Management Ideas

Are these business realities keeping you up at night? Higher costs and lower profits Constant Firefighting Quality issues, and recurring problems Conflicts between departments Low employee morale Inability to sustain gains Root Causes – Inadequate Accountability The bulk of the root causes for the above scenario lie in the systems and processes of your enterprise, […]

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