by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
All CEOs need an office with four walls, a ceiling, and a door that locks. ADAGEBe Discreet———-RESPONSE All CEOs need an office with four walls, a ceiling, and a door that locks. Trying to manage a global enterprise out of an open cubicle is reckless and...
by Smock Winter | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you find yourself in a fight, you’ve probably done something wrong.ADAGEFight Fair———-RESPONSE If you find yourself in a fight, you’ve probably done something wrong. Your first priority is to make peace. If that is not possible, position...
by Smock Winter | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Spend your own money to build your core competencies. Use partner resources to shore up your weaknesses.ADAGEYoke Up———-RESPONSE Spend your own money to build your core competencies. Use partner resources to shore up your weaknesses. If you use a...
by Smock Winter | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Avoid over-investment in capacity that you may not use. ADAGEInvest with Discernment———-RESPONSE Avoid over-investment in capacity that you may not use. Be especially wary if you are facing long lead times and you have to add new capacity in large...
by Smock Winter | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Anyone can cut costs. Knowing which costs can be cut, delayed, or marginalized is the trick. ADAGEPinch the Right Pennies———-RESPONSE Anyone can cut costs. Knowing which costs can be cut, delayed, or marginalized is the trick. Money is always a...
