An old @markkirkwood “tweet,” and some interesting organizational design math and information to consider thereto. Tweet: Two management models to contemplate… Bottom-up, horizontal [= transparency] v. top-down, vertical [= secrecy]. New v. old… WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE? An organizational structure defines how tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated.  The six elements of an organization’s […]

Steps in the Rational Decision-Making Model 1. Define the problem. 2. Identify the decision criteria. 3. Allocate weights to the criteria. 4. Develop the alternatives. 5. Evaluate the alternatives. 6. Select the best alternative. Source: E. F. Harrison, The Managerial Decision-Making Process, 5th ed. (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1999), pp. 75-102.

Developing the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion For almost every presentation, follow this traditional rule: Tell them what you are going to tell them. Tell them. Then, tell them what you have told them. This is the same method that the ancient Greeks taught about the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. Introduce the overall message

Examples of Agenda Pages for a Presentation How Not to Do an Agenda Today’s Agenda Introduction Understanding of current situation competitive analysis Niche capabilities How you measure your success Project objectives Overview of approach Proposed approach Team structure Next steps Conclusion Q & A How to Do an Agenda Today’s Agenda Understanding of current situation

PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, a lively, radiant, lush green, is the Color of the Year for 2013. From Pantone [who studies color trends extensively]: The color reminds us of simpler things such as grass and Mother Nature…Green is the color of growth and signifies America in 2013…The rich tone is all about luxury, just like jewels

May 2013 | Economic Outlooks GDP — 1.75% growth in ’13, a bit softer than last year Unemployment — Hovering around 7.5% through year-end Interest rates — Little or no increase in short-term rates in ’13 Inflation — Slightly higher this year, 2% Business spending — About a 4% gain in ’13, half of ’12’s pace Energy — Oil trading at $90-$95/barrel through Memorial Day