I was recently reviewing some of my previous notes and came across these principles from Lou Gerstner’s book (that describes the fascinating turnaround of IBM). The book is a must-read for anyone interested in organizational success. These principles seem to be highly relevant for any organization even today.<\/p>\n
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2. At our core, we are a technology company with an overriding commitment to quality.
3. Our primary measures of success are customer satisfaction and shareholder value.
4. We operate as an entrepreneurial organization with a minimum of bureaucracy and never ending focus on productivity.
5. We never lose sight of our strategic vision.
6. We think and act with a sense of urgency.
7. Oustanding, dedicated people (constructive impatience) make it all happen, particularly when they work as a team.
8. We are sensitive to the needs of all employees and to the communities in which we operate<\/em>.<\/p>\n
1. They’re focused<\/em>.
2. They’re superb at execution<\/em>.
3. They abound with personal leadership<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"