The Secrets of Creative Collaboration

Given our continuing obsession with solitary genius, reflected in everything from the worship of film directors to our fascination with Bill Gates and other high-profile entrepreneurs, it is no surprise that we tend to underestimate just how much creative work is accomplished by groups. Continue reading

Core Values and Beliefs – Herman Miller Inc

We are a research-driven company; we are not a market driven company.

We intend to make a contribution to society, through our products, services, and the way we deliver them. Continue reading

Marketing is not a Department

Do you have a marketing depatment?  If not, good.  If you do, don’t think these are the only people responsible for marketing. Continue reading

Reforming our Organisations

According to Peter Block, the best hope for reforming our organizations lies in reshaping the politics of our work lives — how we each define purpose, hold power, and balance wealth. Continue reading

Sam Walton’s 10 Rules

Rule #1
Commit to your business. Believe in it more than anything else. If you love your work, you’ll be out there every day trying to do the best you can, and pretty soon everybody around will catch the passion from you – like a fever. Continue reading

“One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested”.

The human capabilities that contribute to competitive success can be arrayed in a hierarchy. Continue reading