Cybernetics, according to Stafford Beer, is the science of effective organization. Clear as mud, you say! Continue reading “What is Management Cybernetics?”
Don’t Stretch the Students!
Eighth grade Amy Snodgrass was leaving school in tears every Friday afternoon. Outraged, Mrs Snodgrass descended upon Principal Hanson and demanded that the responsible teacher be reprimanded. Amy’s teacher was subjecting her to totally unreasonable demands and probably should be fired. Continue reading “Don’t Stretch the Students!”
Time for Class Warfare
Time for Class Warfare! According to Warren Buffett, “There’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.” Continue reading “Time for Class Warfare”
Sebastian and the Dictator
Author’s Note: This is a true story. I have of course invented the dialog and the thoughts of my characters, but Sebastian and Father Aldunate are real persons and the key facts in the story are just as they actually happened. Continue reading “Sebastian and the Dictator”
The American Ideal & My Role
Figuring out one’s role, one’s place in the world … Continue reading “The American Ideal & My Role”
We can talk the talk, but can we walk the walk?
The question resounded throughout company XYZ corridors: “If TQM is supposed to help us be better managers, then why do we hate it so much?!?!” Continue reading “We can talk the talk, but can we walk the walk?”
Attack The Right Problem
In complex systems, problem symptoms are often far removed from the problem causes. Continue reading “Attack The Right Problem”