“It concerns me how conservative and fearful of sharing and learning
top management has become. The best strategic plans will not help you
if you have not created a culture of learning, improving, and (dare we
say it) risk taking.”
“What you measure and reward is what you get. Too many organizations expect balanced team-oriented performance but only reward
stovepipe results.”
“Over the past two years, we have had several rounds of layoffs that
were the first for the company. As a result, the workforce has become
much more conservative in its approach to business.”
“When you speak of those in charge, there still are managers who are
out for themselves and those who truly want to empower people whowork for them. Hidden agendas still abound. Personal CYA can still
come ahead of compassion, trust, or any other desired attributes. As
we tighten the screws to stay competitive and the almighty bottom
line rules, a growing survivalist mentality pervades the workplace. It
keeps us competitive, but it is also eroding trust, sincerity, honesty,
and respect.”