General links

Here are some interesting links. You'll find a lot more in the various entries of my weblog, listed over there on the right.

Zeri Systems Fascinating examples of business systems that create value by using waste imaginatively

Gallup on employee engagement Only 44% of employees believe company leaders are trying to do what is best for their employees

Communicating through stories "We are all overpowered by the volume of information pumped at us today. Communicating internally through stories is more memorable."

Howies Now here's a company that knows about motivating belief

Group Partners Our friend John Caswell specialises in using sytems thinking to help businesses develop effective strategies

A more natural way lucid and farsighted thinking on leadership, authenticity and more

Authentic business a mine of interesting articles

Very small pieces loosely joined David Weinberger's views of how the net is changing business. Also, here's a Tom Peters interview with him

Mr. Gradgrind's Literal Answers to Rhetorical Questions Very funny stuff

Behavioural integrity Interesting research showing the clear benefits of practising what you preach

Is the economy just built to flip? Built to Last author Jim Collins in Fast Company. Why businesses fixated with profit are set up to fail

Napsterise your Knowledge how to build word-of-mouse by giving things away. Article at marketingprofs.com

Seven guidelines for handling conflict Human wisdom that could save a fortune on lawyers!