April 29, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Let’s examine modern examples of organizational complexity to see what we can learn. Ford Motor Company revolutionized industrial manufacturing with the implementation of the assembly line. Henry Ford’s introduction of the moving assembly line dramatically increased productivity and allowed for the mass production of automobiles at … Read more
April 21, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) When I reflect upon historic high-performing teams, I think of sports teams like the 1990s Chicago Bulls led by Michael Jordan. The Bulls won six NBA championships, dominating the NBA during that time. NFL teams with championship legacies also come to mind. The Green Bay Packers … Read more
April 14, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) As Robert Mays, an MBA student and his mentor, Dr. Jack Solomon, a respected specialist in ethics and organizational integrity, sat down for their usual coffee meeting at a local café, they were engrossed in a lively conversation about corporate culture and the importance of aligning … Read more
April 11, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Meet Mason Waters, the newly appointed CEO of HomeCare, Inc., a company in dire need of a cultural overhaul. Mason is determined to breathe new life into the organization. His first step was to retain a reputable consulting group to do a culture assessment. The report … Read more
April 8, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) (continued story from previous post) Years later, Sarah Reynolds, now the CEO of a multinational corporation, found herself in the throes of a reputational crisis stemming from a series of interconnected issues that had eroded trust in her company. Ethical Misconduct in the Supply Chain: Investigations … Read more
April 1, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Sarah Reynolds, a mid-level manager at a bustling corporation found herself in the midst of a corporate tempest. The phone call she just received from a furious customer echoed in her mind. It seemed one of her subordinates had made a critical blunder, jeopardizing not only … Read more
March 25, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Lehman Brothers, one of the oldest and largest investment banks in the United States, was led by CEO Richard Fuld who built the firm into a Wall Street powerhouse through aggressive expansion and risky investment strategies. Behind the scenes, Lehman Brothers was plagued by a toxic … Read more
March 18, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) In 2006, while traveling in Argentina, Blake Mycoskie witnessed firsthand the hardships faced by children who lacked access to adequate footwear. Inspired to make a difference, he founded TOMS Shoes with a simple impactful mission: for every pair of shoes sold, TOMS would donate a pair … Read more
March 11, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Geopolitical change refers to shifts in the global political landscape, including changes in the distribution of power, alliances, rivalries and territorial disputes among nations. These changes can stem from various factors such as economic developments, technological advancements, environmental issues, social movements and shifts in leadership or … Read more
March 4, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) It was March 2009. I was Captain of the USS Nimitz. We were sailing the eastern pacific ocean conducting workups after our long maintenance period to confirm we were ready for action. The Officer of the Deck is the senior person in charge on the bridge … Read more