Greetings!
Summertime is here, but the livin' ain't so easy.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. So
goes the saying. Being tough, however, doesn't
equate to being mean. Rather, tough-minded
companies and leaders look for ways to get through
difficult times by digging deeper into their core beliefs.
As the going gets tough, there is a growing temptation
to focus on short term survival, often at the expense of
long term goals and strategies. Even worse, says Lean guru James
Womack,
there
is sometimes a tendency to twist the real intent of
these strategies to conveniently justify management
decisions.
When the going gets tough, companies should look to
better leverage their core assets and strengths. The
most valuable asset for any company is its people.
Companies that find ways to strengthen and motivate
their employees in tough times are often the ones that
are able not only to survive but also get ahead of the
competition when things get better.
I hope you find these articles valuable. And even if the
livin' ain't as easy as we would like it to be, I hope you
take some time off to enjoy the summer!
Elery Pfeffer
President
Plataine
