When it rains manna from heaven, some people put up an umbrella.
Others reach for a big spoon.
The manager will have to look at her task and ask, “What must I do to be prepared for danger, for opportunities, and above all for change?” First, this is a time to make sure that your organization is lean and can move fast. So this is a time when one systematically abandons and sloughs off unjustifiable products and activities—and sees to it that the really important tasks are adequately supported. Second, she will have to work on the most expensive of resources—time—particularly in areas where it is people’s only resource, as it is for highly paid, important groups such as research workers, technical ...
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