Thoughts on Clarity

I like Patrick Lencioni’s books.  I like them because he tells a story (a la Ken Blanchard), and because he limits his points to four or five things.  I’m a pretty simple guy, but I can remember four or five things. One concept seems to run through all of his books: “It is more important […]

The Importance of Strategy

“Do you think it will work?” she asked.  We studied the two org charts — current and proposed — while we waited for our lunch order to arrive.  I gave her the standard consultant answer. “That depends,” I said. “What are your goals?  Your strategies?  Your strategic plan?”  She looked sheepish.  “We don’t really have one,” […]