The Slow Leadership blog does a fantastic job of explaining what I believe is the state of American Business today. I see it in my company and I hear it from my neighbors about their companies. Many are seeking new jobs with smaller firms just because no one is making decisions about implementing innovative ideas.
Bottom line: When the bottom-line trumps innovation no one wins.
Sara is head of department. Like all the other department heads, she's had to cut staffing levels, reduce costs every year and still meet increased performance targets. It's a large, busy department and her people, she knows, are tired, disheartened, over-stretched and close to burnout. At least three of the best performers, to her knowledge, are actively looking for jobs elsewhere. Now she's hearing rumors her department's function might be next on the list for outsourcing. She's harassed, constantly busy (at her desk before 7:30 a.m.—rarely leaves before 8:00 p.m.) and still desperate to justify her reputation as a high achiever.Read more from Slow Leadership
One of her subordinates wants her to authorize a risky, though undeniably creative, change of direction that might make billions—or turn out to be an expensive, time-wasting, crazy flop. What will Sara do?
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