All we suffer the consequences of the crisis. The biggest pain is the great uncertainty in almost all areas. We lost our footing and are not sure of our jobs, our income, our retirement, our future? The stress strikes ...
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Innovation needed in the policy of care and education
by Paul de Blot 1 September 2009 permalink
On my two articles about the policies in health care and education, that is sick, numerous comments were. That's a good sign. It appears that education itself often becomes too closed for renovation. I've highlighted the interesting study by Gerrit Broekstra about Deep Leadership, because the leadership has so far been too superficial. It is the genetic code (mission and values) in the care and education.
Crisis
by Paul de Blot July 1, 2009 permalink
There are sounds of hope for speedy recovery from the crisis, but it is also said that the crisis may last a long time. No one knows. However, it is hard to restoration work, and this along two directions. One movement to restore the old system that is economically strong again and healthy. The one-sidedness of this economic system has just led to a crisis and that will be forgotten. This recovery will result in a repeat of the crisis. Another movement seeks radical renewal of man in the company. Especially the young generation is working to develop human-centered innovation partly due to the influence of President Obama.
A drama queen, what it teaches us?
by Paul de Blot 18 May 2009 permalink
Everyone is shocked by the drama queen and it has directly to the highest level wondered how to prevent this. The conclusion was clear: absolute safety is impossible. Man is and remains free and is therefore unattainable absolute certainty.
Witchhunt against bonus
by Paul de Blot 1 April 2009 permalink
There is a witch hunt against emergence bonuses that are seen as the main culprit of the crisis. The media are full of it and everyone is angry. But the cancer is not much deeper, namely in our greed? We realize that man is worth more than its monetary value and that our happiness is not in terms of financial wealth can be expressed?
Crisis, powerlessness and social responsibility
by Paul de Blot 2 February 2009 permalink
In Algemeen Dagblad of 15 January last, I read a relevant message under the title "Topbazen deliver part of salary." The crisis brings an awakening going on in business. The CEO of NS is satisfied with a salary 10% lower than that of his predecessor. For printer manufacturer Océ see dozens of top managers on a salary increase and the board gives its bonuses back. The CEO of TNT waives his salary increase because "I can not answer for my staff and society as my income goes up significantly."
The crisis offers new opportunities
by Paul de Blot 1 January 2009 permalink
Renewal is always accompanied by pain. No company thrives without moments of crisis. In nature, speaks of the creative destruction. An old forest is dying for a new plant as possible. All nature shows this.
Barack Obama and the spiritual power of the trust
by Paul de Blot 1 December 2008 permalink
To the astonishment of the world knows Barack Obama the hearts of Americans to win and even outside America, he is an inspirational figure. In one way or another, he knows the confidence of the people to win. What is his power to people in motion?
What exactly is Business Spirituality?
by Paul de Blot 1 May 2008 permalink
What exactly is Business Spirituality? It remains a question that many are still struggling. In short, this is the answer to the question of how an organization, what kind of organization also, in our turbulent environment can sustain itself and grow.
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