Archive for July, 2008
Culture fascinates
Monday, July 28th, 2008About 10 days ago I put out a query to some colleagues asking what they would like to know about regarding my experience training in the Middle East. I am trying to decide if I should write an article. Wow, did I receive (and am still receiving) a lot of feedback. Consensus? Everyone wants to [...]
Unresponsiveness: The new fashion
Friday, July 11th, 2008I think I missed the memo. When was the decision made that we’re no longer supposed to return calls or respond to e-mails? Is it just me, or has business become ruder in the past six months? Truly, I am finding it difficult to get people to call me back. At least send me an [...]
Working with pride ensures our strategic role
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008Today I’m a little hot under the collar. I’ve had a disappointing interaction with someone at an organization I don’t respect. I know this organization doesn’t value strategic communication, relationships with vendors or the contributions made by either vendors or employees. It also doesn’t value differences in ideas and approaches – new directions. I have [...]