Category Archives: Management

What to Do to Reduce Political Risk

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The vindictive response to Walt Disney Co.’s opposition to a Florida bill involving LGBTQ discussion is an extreme example of the risk to corporations from engaging in political activity.  A survey by the Conference Board earlier this year found two-thirds of … Continue reading →

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Building Stronger Organizations

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

I was invited to participate in a meeting yesterday of members of a division of a major employer.  My overall impression was that it was nothing more than some staffers airing gripes, not only about the present administration but about … Continue reading →

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6 Lessons for Management from the Amazon Union Vote in Alabama

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For the most part, top management hates unions. Unions restrict their ability to rapidly change to meet new business conditions, they say. So what lessons can managers learn from the fact that 71% of Amazon employees in Bessemer, Ala., who … Continue reading →

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