It usually starts out strong: An employer knows what he needs, hires the person he wants, and the two set off on what they hope is a mutually beneficial professional relationship. Then, as often ...

From Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s 14 Points: Eliminate work standards (quotas) on the factory floor. Substitute leadership. Eliminate management by objective. Eliminate management by numbers, numerical ...

Teamwork and cohesion are key components in a successful business. If the management and employees respect each other and work towards mutual goals, the business is likely to turn a profit and keep ...

There’s a difference between objectives as they’re usually stated and business objectives. I use a different vocabulary, by the way: If you’ve read Bare Bones Project Management you’ll recognize it – ...

The objectives of this study of two medium-sized organizations which have implemented management-by-objectives programs (MBO) are threefold: (1) to review empirically based research on MBO, (2) to ...

Despite the fact that the concept of management by objectives (MBO) has by this time become an integral part of the managerial process, the typical MBO effort perpetuates and intensifies hostility, ...

Peter Drucker is world-renowned for his innovative thinking in the ways of business management. His work turned management theory into a serious discipline among sociologists and he participated in ...

Numerous administrations led management initiatives across agencies prior to 2001. The “Management by Objective” program in the 1970s was aimed at improving efficiency in social programs. A decade ...

This is the first of three articles that will explore a new way of thinking about leadership. This first article will take a look at some of the differences between managing and leading. The second ...

Viva Goals helps teams align around priorities and helps management communicate Your email has been sent Remote and hybrid work makes it more important than ever to track what people are getting done ...