by mmartyn | Dec 21, 2010 | Brain, Continuous Improvement, Creativity, Cultural Enablers, Engagement, Problem Solving, Visual Management
Tom Wujec is a Fellow at Autodesk, the world’s leader in 2D & 3D design software. He has brought several software applications to market, including SketchBook Pro, PortfolioWall, and Maya which won an Academy Award for its contribution to the film industry. ...
by mmartyn | Dec 16, 2010 | Change, Continuous Improvement, Culture, Innovation, Leadership
“If they had to wait for inspiration or a good idea, few scenes would ever begin. Players step onto the stage because that is where things are happening. They just show up. Then the magic begins.” – Patricia Ryan Madson We make change too complicated. We...
by mmartyn | Dec 14, 2010 | Best Practices, Changing Behavior, Engagement, Innovation, Leadership, Problem Solving
“An experienced code breaker will tell you that in order to figure out what the symbols in a code mean, it is essential to be able to play with them…to rearrange them at will.” – Gero Miesenboeck The Rosslyn Chapel was founded by William Sinclair in...
by mmartyn | Dec 9, 2010 | Changing Behavior, Cultural Enablers, Enterprise Alignment, Leadership, Results, Teams
For Starbucks, the world’s leading retailer, roaster, and brand of speciality coffee, 2008 was a tough year. Amid a struggling economy and increased competition from cheaper rivals, the company’s net income during the first three months of the year fell 28 percent...
by mmartyn | Dec 7, 2010 | Changing Behavior, Continuous Improvement, Engagement, Human Behavior, Leadership, Motivation
Meet Bill Strickland. He is the President and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation and delivers educational and cultural opportunities to students and adults within a culture that fosters innovation, creativity, responsibility and integrity. But perhaps more...
