Defusing the Myths about China
Doing business in Asia is unique, and those newer to this environment should heed some key principles. On a recent trip to China, I had a chance to put these key ideas into practice.
Posts Tagged ‘culture and morale’
Firing Key Employees; When You Must, and How – Availigent
CEOs have the duty to stay on mission and pursue the firm’s vision, even if it means firing a troublesome employee with critical knowledge. This article talks about how to reduce the risks to the company and prepare to make the change, using CEO Bud Michaels of Availigent, a software firm, as a case study.
Managing Young Employees Yields Insights for All – LeMans Karting
Take a troubled business with young, troubled employees, and turn it around by deeply engaging and tapping the potential in each employee. CEO Rick Gaan of LeMans Karting and his wife June show how genuine concern for your employees is good for business.
Boost Performance by Choosing a Foe – Hyperion Solutions
“Pick an enemy!” says Jeff Rodek of Hyperion Solutions. He’s right: nothing galvanizes your team like a common foe. Here are some steps you can take to boost company performance and build solidarity at the same time.
Growing through Referrals – The Vita Companies
The Vita Companies, guided by President Karl Hansen, started their business in 1979 in the usual fashion: marketing, selling, cranking out the work, and starving all the while. Then they set sail on a new tack, contrary to all established business “wisdom”, and steered toward double-digit growth.
Bonding a New Top Team Under Pressure – Mattson
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer Mattson Technology (MTSN) was in deep trouble, and replaced its founder with a new CEO, Dave Dutton. Read how Dave built a new leadership culture amidst the transition chaos and set a more prosperous course for the company.
Forming Productive Friendships in Asia – Interpacific Management Group
As Dave Seldon, CEO of Interpacific Management Group, found, doing business in Asia is entirely different, based on the firm foundation of friendship. But this doesn’t happen over the internet or telephone; it’s a long process involving personal contact.
Sharing the Dream of Success Brings Top Talent for Less – Ola’s Exotic Coffee and Tea
Ola Robert Hassan, Founder of Ola’s Exotic Coffee and Tea, discovered that people who feel like owners tend to work harder for less. He has used this to great advantage in building a motivated team. But there are risks involved in giving the wrong candidates too much equity too early.
Taking Training Seriously – Pet Food Express
Taking the time to orient new employees to your corporate culture is one thing. Terry Lim, COO of Pet Food Express, demonstrates a commitment to ongoing training few companies can match.
Sailing Beyond the Small Business Mindset – OCSC Sailing
Small business owners often dive into a business with just enough knowledge and passion to avoid failure, but not enough to really succeed. The owners of OCSC Sailing were held in that position for a long time, until five years ago, when they began breaking out of the invisible cage.
Robert Sher is founding principal of CEO to CEO, a consulting firm of former chief executives that improves the leadership infrastructure of midsized companies seeking to accelerate their performance. He was chief executive of Bentley Publishing Group from 1984 to 2006 and steered the firm to become a leading player in its industry (decorative art publishing).