tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:39:52 +0000Leading Successhiring managerseth godinhrMechanical Business ModelHR.comrecognitionsilver fox advisorsmechanicalharvardsuccession planningBrent Clanton; Hugh O'Brien Youth; management stylebrian wesburyobamaBusiness Modelsleadership developmentpermission marketingpeoadministaffsalesstarbucksOrganic Business ModelhessoutsourcenetworkAnne MulcahyWSJCheddar'sThe Highs and Lows Moving From Mechanical to Organic Business Modelshttp://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Richard Squaredime)Blogger13125noreply@blogger.comnoListen to experts describe their own experience transitioning from mechanical to organic busines models.Listen to experts describe their own experience transitioning from mechanical to organic busines models.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-3916933390374081268Tue, 19 May 2009 01:30:00 +00002009-05-18T18:31:52.135-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/r1bCdOb2kNM/bruce-bains-risk-assessment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CJ Coolidge)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/r1bCdOb2kNM" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2009/05/bruce-bains-risk-assessment.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-5620552828082488101Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:02:00 +00002009-04-09T15:02:40.904-07:00One of the biggest hindrances in changing a business from mechanical to organic comes from the predominance of mechanical thinking we do. Even the best move toward organic thought tends to be forced into a mechanical box, reducing its effectiveness.It's easy to see.Mechanical vs. Organic: Differentiated by Adaptability or Lack Thereof.Mechanical processes tend to be highly structured, and managedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/NdTZl7Y-OwM/mechanical-organic-models-in-transition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CJ Coolidge)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/NdTZl7Y-OwM" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/mechanical-organic-models-in-transition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-875097948733226112Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:47:00 +00002008-06-26T19:02:09.321-07:00starbucksmechanicalnetworkseth godinsalespermission marketingharvardIt turns and turns. It's the center of the mechanical business model and the force that makes the business move. Most businesses subscribe to the philosophy that without sales and marketing you have no clients to service, no operations to manage, and no need for processes to follow. Why then, would you allow the most critical piece of your business model to be sabotaged by "blast marketing" http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/9-0K4irHe50/mechanical-marketing-wheel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Petersen)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/9-0K4irHe50" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/mechanical-marketing-wheel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-113401935038624799Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:25:00 +00002008-06-18T21:48:17.796-07:00Brent Clanton; Hugh O'Brien Youth; management styleAt a recent weekend leadership training camp for High School Sophomores conducted by the Hugh O'Brien Youth organization, I was quizzed on my professional experience. One of the queries really cut to the heart of anyone in a managerial position, or anyone who must deal with subordinates.The student asked, "what is your work philosophy?"A simple enough question on the surface, but as I pondered anhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/NDUI8SwX8QQ/do-as-i-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brent Clanton)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/NDUI8SwX8QQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/do-as-i-do.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-7965541532418642720Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:24:00 +00002008-06-19T09:39:29.695-07:00Organic Business ModelBusiness Modelsleadership developmentsuccession planningAnne MulcahyAfter reflecting on the positive impact Anne Mulcahy had on Xerox, I continued to explore new trends in succession planning. I found that most major corporations do a decent job preparing a formal plan. It's a warm and fuzzy contingency plan that satisfies the appetites of board members, investors, regulators, and key clients. It serves its purpose and typically delivers in a time of need. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/btg0axrg0EA/informal-leader-silent-force.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Petersen)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/btg0axrg0EA" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/informal-leader-silent-force.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-664442662891001197Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:48:00 +00002008-06-26T19:08:45.733-07:00HR.compeorecognitionhiring manageroutsourcehrIn the business world, it's almost impossible for good in-house Human Resource Professionals to get any respect.It isn't surprising, though. The "respect-givers" (The Business Groups) have a lot to learn about the "people" side of business.But, in defense of The Business Group, the "respect-needers" (The HR Group) have a lot to learn about how their work actually impacts the business.Watch this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/14-ur36_C4Y/nobody-gets-recognized-for-doing-non.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CJ Coolidge)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/14-ur36_C4Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/nobody-gets-recognized-for-doing-non.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-5171388964890714659Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:46:00 +00002008-06-11T12:17:30.530-07:00Leading SuccessToday I sipped my skinny latte and opened up my highly circulated copy of, what I call an aspiring CEO magazine, which was honoring its handpicked list of “TOP CEO’s”. I expected to find the usual list of prospects and was pleasantly surprised to see that the CEO of the year was awarded to Anne Mulcahy, of Xerox. This is a step in the right direction for all businesses large and small. Not http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/ft0TZtddqCk/culture-shock-power-of-leaders.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Petersen)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/ft0TZtddqCk" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/culture-shock-power-of-leaders.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-1316141246238622761Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:20:00 +00002008-06-26T16:44:40.933-07:00WSJpeoOrganic Business ModelobamaMechanical Business Modelbrian wesburyadministaffhrRigidity has never produced a structure capable of good function in an environment of changing conditions.Skyscrapers are designed with the ability to "sway" in the wind, or to "flex" in case of an earthquake. The wings of the great airliners are designed to "give and take" in the face of changing air density and current so that the body of the plane can maintain maximum stability in turbulence. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/lfK8fzgKkwA/politicians-are-bad-for-business-they.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CJ Coolidge)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/lfK8fzgKkwA" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/politicians-are-bad-for-business-they.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-5984192678908546124Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:21:00 +00002008-06-05T10:32:41.447-07:00Organic Business ModelMechanical Business ModelBusiness ModelsCheddar'sI just went to the local Cheddar's restaurant and encountered a typical mechanical business model full-force. My family had just sat down in our booth and we decided we wanted chips and salsa as an appetizer. So we told the waitress and she went to put in the order. While she was gone, we decided we wanted some queso, as well, and asked her to add that to our order. Her mechanical response was, "http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/9mJcwt8vq_U/mechanical-model-in-action.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cara Whedbee, Ph.D.)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/9mJcwt8vq_U" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/mechanical-model-in-action.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296992305247819282.post-2322957214272801792Sun, 25 May 2008 14:07:00 +00002008-05-25T08:04:24.375-07:00I was founder and CEO of a $100MM+ company, Paracoo, Inc.I always followed a mechanical business model. After more than 30 years, I retired, giving the helm to my very capable nephew, Steven Almanas. Steven has taken the company to tremendous hights using a management approach entirely different from mine. My approach was mechanical, Steven's is organic. The two models are as different as chalk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBizworld/~3/WrF4gLaTNoM/change-from-mechanical-to-organic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Richard Squaredime)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBizworld/~4/WrF4gLaTNoM" height="1" width="1"/>http://the-bizworld.blogspot.com/2008/05/change-from-mechanical-to-organic.htmlen-usnonadult