Saturday Odd Bits Roundup: Corporate Culture
by Miki Saxon
First up today is a review from Knowledge @ Wharton Of Dov Seidman’s HOW: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything … in Business (and in Life). The book focuses on building a corporate culture where “”how” matters more than “what” in business, and how “should” matters more than “can.”” Seidman believes that “companies and their people can operate in both a principled and profitable way.” He believes that “A leading company should be a company of leaders.”
Next, and interesting interview on IT World with CIO Tony Scott who is charged with creating a culture of innovation a la Google at Microsoft—wow, talk about a challenge!
Third, a look at Charles Liang, co-founder and chief executive of $600 million Super Micro Computer, a 15-year-old computer maker with 850 employees. Liang is a one-man management band, so the big question is what happens if he goes poof?
Finally, from Business Week, the opportunity to nominate your choice for the best—or worst—Manager of the Year. The worst category offers the most opportunity, but for a greater challenge think about who deserves best. Please share your nominations here, too.
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