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 Importance of Company Work Culture

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On January 3, 2017
Company Culture

Recently, a lot has been said about the importance of the culture of an enterprise for its survival. Louis Gerstner, retired Chairman and CEO of IBM said “I came to see, in my time at IBM, that culture isn’t just one aspect of the game – it is the game” in his book Who Says […]

The Second Guiding Principle of Business Management – Results Come From Processes

Posted by J. Nirdosh Reddy
On December 20, 2016
Process Improvement

A fundamental shift is taking place in management’s approach to getting more consistent and better results – from managing people to managing processes through people. Have your management practices changed? In many organizations, the mindset of leadership might have changed due to their exposure to the emerging concepts. The concepts are simple, perhaps deceptively simple. […]

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, […]

Anaar’s Website Updates

Posted by Rich S
On January 17, 2016
News

We are happy to announce a new revamp of our website! With this fresh new appearance, we plan on delivering steady content updates and essential information for business owners that are looking to improve their bottom line. Check back often, or sign up for our newsletter, to receive updates on our latest publications. Looking forward to hearing from […]

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