2009 – a crisis always brings urgency to unite and innovate
The bigger the crisis, the more we must innovate to get passed it. And after that we’ll be stronger than ever. Companies can use the crisis to increase the alertness, pro-activity, collaboration and innovation of their workforce. That in essence is the key of crisis solving, not by just putting more money in.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Dutch complain much, do they have reason to do so?
The Netherlands is ranked 8th in the Global Competitiveness Report. But at the same time the Dutch seem to complain more and care less about their collective well begin. Is this true? Is it necessary? Do they feel the urgency of action? Are there enough Dutch people who are strong enough to really take action instead of just complaining? I trust that there is enough spirit amongst this reasonable folk, they just have to find their drive …
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Less rules, more collective results and personal responsibility
More rules and regulations make people feel more like it’s not their problem and responsibility. It’s time to get people responsible again for collective causes, it’s time to get more concrete results!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )American, Dutch and Chinese politics – different ways to manage and to get results
So many criticism towards the Chinese economopolitics, but should we put things into perspective and see how much has been done for a great deal of the Chinese? The West should stop be so condescending and must start to show more equal respect towards former 2nd world economies.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )How do Old Europeans, New Europeans, Americans and Australians balance life and work?
3,5 weeks for me was maybe slightly to long to take a vacation, but I for my honenymoon it was really great. This is something we in the Netherlands, and in other European countries, are lucky enough to be able to do. Yeah, in Holland the standard minimum is to get 25 vacation days a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )How to make Enterprise 2.0 concrete and to define result expectations, to justify the necessary investments?
Enterprise 2.0 needs to become more concrete, expectations, results. This article tells about how Enterprsie 2.0 ideas really can work when international collaboration becomes a vision and even a necessity.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )IT managers – let the Web 2.0 help you to make faster decisions and save money on POC’s and long investigations
IT manager; let developers and architects from all over the world help you …
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Even Deloitte was inpired by me :)
Some time ago to fill in the ‘Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CEO Survey‘. The survey tells how CEO’s think about the success of their company. As I was inspired by the results, the feeling was probably mutual as I clearly put a stamp on their research.
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