Well, yes what was the question? Academics do know a thing or two. In this post, I try to translate (and connect) a recent article on Leadership by Keith Grint of Warwick BS to events in Egypt and the psychology of happy and lucky action. It is practical. It is connected. We know how; we are only waiting to try how.
Tag: politics
Sociology of Google, Facebook and Twitter’s success – and what’s next
Google, Facebook & Twitter have three characteristics in common with all great institutions – even the LSE who were in the news recently. Is it these three characteristics, rather than their enabling technology, that catapulted them to success? And if so, what is next?
Go students! But in solidarity
I am watching the student demonstrations about university fees with interest. Are they self-interested or is this the beginning of an effective political movement?
We will not put our lives on hold because you want us too
Zimbabwe kept going. But will UK?
Countries and firms keep going but in spite of the management. It can be hard to get our head around and the results can be surprising.
I tell three stories here. Two ~ I was part of. One ~ I am part of now.
I read good right wing papers but this is why I don’t vote for the right wing
Top ranking political online newspapers If you are interested in current affairs, I highly recommend the Indian blog, The Acorn. … Read more I read good right wing papers but this is why I don’t vote for the right wing
Congratulations, America!
I sat up till 3.30am to watch the Health Reform Bill pass. Congratulations, America! For me, watching the House of… Read more Congratulations, America!
We can afford what we create
The golden rule of economics and politics It is all that we need to know really. We can afford what… Read more We can afford what we create
In politics, motivation isn’t important
In politics, motivation doesn’t matter A political science professor once said to me “In politics, motivation doesn’t matter.” I don’t… Read more In politics, motivation isn’t important
Where are the system specialists in UK? The amber light for UK today
EPS If you are an accountant or financier, EPS means earnings per share. If you are a staff manager or… Read more Where are the system specialists in UK? The amber light for UK today
So your organization is immoral? Or is it?
Image by Reith Lectures 2009 via Flickr I think Michael Sandel’s Reith lectures may be relevant to management Have you… Read more So your organization is immoral? Or is it?