More and more companies are realizing that to truly become innovative organizations, they must transform into “right-brained organizations.” And the simplest and most effective way for an organization to achieve this is by allowing “right-brained thinkers” to enter senior management positions and even take on the role of CEO. For example, Steve Jobs was a classic “right-brained thinker,” and under […]
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Innovation: Transforming into the Right-Brained Organization
Most organizations are left-brained organizations, with management methods that typically involve formulating clear strategies and plans, setting SMART goals for employees at all levels, and requiring data-driven decision-making. However, the key factors in business competition have changed. More and more companies are realizing that right-brained factors such as innovation, user experience, community, and design are crucial for success. Organizations that […]
Jobs vs Cook: Different Views on Hiring
This article is dedicated to the 11th anniversary of Steve Jobs’ passing. According to a recent report by CNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke at the graduation ceremony of the University of Naples Federico II in Italy, stating that he has noticed that the company’s “success” depends on its culture and employees. He told the faculty and students of the […]
Why Can’t Business Executives Beat HR?
Purely from a functional standpoint, the HR department is completely redundant in a company. Everyone knows this. In 1996, Fortune magazine columnist Thomas Stewart wrote an article entitled “Blow Up Your HR Department.” In 2014, Larry Charan wrote in his article “Splitting the HR Department”: “It’s time to say goodbye to the HR department. I’m not talking about canceling the […]