organizational development
John Hoover and Paul Gorrell on Connecting Coaching to the Organization
If an individual employee is improving through coaching, shouldn’t the organization see some results, too?
November 6, 2009 / Podcast # 09-45
Coaching has traditionally focused entirely on the individual…sometimes even at the expense of improving measurable business results for the company. The Coaching Connection (AMACOM) by John Hoover and Paul J. Gorrell shows managers how they can use contextual coaching to simultaneously promote both individual and organizational growth. The book helps readers align what individual contributors do best with what organizations need most, ensuring everyone involved their highest probability for success.
Ric Merrifield on Rethinking Cost Cutting and Boosting Innovation
A Microsoft strategist exposes what does and doesn't need attention in your organization.
July 31, 2009 / Podcast # 09-31
It’s the trap that ensnares virtually every business. We focus on process: “how” we’re doing the job. And we forget about the bigger issue: “what” we’re doing and “why” we’re doing it. That’s why we’re leaving so much value on the table.
In Rethink, business architect Ric Merrifield exposes this problem with vivid examples and introduces breakthrough techniques for overcoming it. Merrifield presents case studies ranging from ING DIRECT to Amazon.com to Procter & Gamble. These diverse companies have learned how to cut costs, strengthen innovation, and profit from change all at the same time. Read more…
Cass Wheeler on How to Achieve Purpose Beyond Profit
The CEO of one of America's most respected organizations shows how to go from good to great.
January 30, 2009 / Podcast # 09-05
We all know that the definition for success in the corporate world is fairly straightforward. To be considered great, companies first need to turn a profit. For organizations in the social sector, however, the challenge is much bigger. To be truly effective, they must stay relevant and, above all, stay true to their mission. For the past thirty-five years, Cass Wheeler has ensured that the American Heart Association has fulfilled its calling to save lives and educate the public about heart disease by adopting some of the same strategies used in the for-profit sector.
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Marvin Davis on a Take No Prisoners Approach to Excellence
How to face tough times and fix problems before it's too late.
December 26, 2008 / Podcast # 08-52
Now more than ever, American companies are experiencing a nagging feeling that they could be doing much better. Globalization, digitization, and the development of cellular technology have increased competition by leaps and bounds. As a consequence, skating by on marginal performance isn’t enough. It’s time for businesses to find the tools that will help them excel. A turnaround expert, Marvin Davis has made a career out of transforming underperforming companies. He assesses their mistakes, issues a diagnosis, and has helped allay the fears of many CEOs across the country—leaving businesses more efficient and ultimately more competitive. Read more…