andrius mažeika

"I laugh when a CEO says he wants a “values driven organization” because the organization..."

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:58:15 +0200

“I laugh when a CEO says he wants a “values driven organization” because the organization already is! The question is what values are in the driver’s seat already.”

- Gary Hamel

"Management is the most noble of professions if it’s practiced well. No other occupation offers as..."

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:00:06 +0300

“Management is the most noble of professions if it’s practiced well. No other occupation offers as many ways to help others learn and grow, take responsibility and be recognized for achievement, and contribute to the success of a team.”

- Clayton M. Christensen

"People join companies but leave managers."

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:12:51 +0300

“People join companies but leave managers.”

- Marcus Buckingham

"The days of general managers who know a little about a lot of things are completely over,” says Ms..."

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:53:32 +0300

““The days of general managers who know a little about a lot of things are completely over,” says Ms Gratton. As the developed world moves towards knowledge-based industries, she says, there is no longer a workforce that can be “managed by looking at it”. It is not enough simply to monitor how many hours workers spend at their station. Teams are now often comprised of peers focusing on a particular project who, aided by technology, now also monitor output and give each other feedback—two classic roles of the middle manager. Rather than general management, Ms Gratton argues that corporate types should develop mastery of one or two areas—”such as leading complex teams or understanding how virtual communities work”—and be prepared to bone up on new specialisations quickly, as the needs of business change.”

- “Saving David Brent”, The Economist (via oscarberg)