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Yana Andriyasova comments on New Year Resolutions

Yana Andriyasova — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:29:04 +0000

I like Friday Memo and would like to tell you THANK YOU! You know why?

It's short! I don't need to reserve special time in my calendar to read it, I just go through immediately.
It's simple! Get kick off for action and new ideas from the very simple well-known messages! No complication!
It's consistent! I know I will get EVERY Friday!
It's timely! Friday is absolutely right time for that! I let my mind think about it over relatively relaxed weekend

John Zimmer comments on The surprising science of motivation

John Zimmer — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:21:55 +0000

Volkmar,

This is one of my favourite TED Talks. Dan Pink is definitely worth listening to and reading. His book "Drive" should be read by company executives who are struggling with ways in which to motivate their employees.

I wrote a review of the book here - http://wp.me/pwfa1-u7 - if you and your readers are interested.

John

Volkmar Völzke comments on Why mistrust makes your business (and life) complex.

Volkmar Völzke — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:59:48 +0000

I am amazed how many people do business with organizations that communicate mistrust loud and clear. Sure, sometimes it is hard to find alternatives. In this case there is a good chance for new companies to differentiate from the old and dull players.

Joe Jackson comments on Why mistrust makes your business (and life) complex.

Joe Jackson — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:02:23 +0000

When you don't trust your customers and prospects they see your mistrust reflected in the marketing messages you send them.

If they believe you're not honest with them they feel betrayed.

You'll see that in your sales results.

Velan comments on Do you know your audience?

Velan — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:56:24 +0000

Excellent article and steps Volkmar. Although it may sound basic and common sense, this is really simple steps but most of the times overlooked.

Thanks for sharing it.
Velan

John Zimmer comments on Do you still have customers, or do you have fans?

John Zimmer — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:49:18 +0000

Your fans are the heart of your tribe (as Seth Godin would say). A nice post, Volkmar.

John

Volkmar Völzke comments on Stop Being A Process Thinker!

Volkmar Völzke — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:54:17 +0000

Thanks for you comment, Andreas.
Sure, we need both. However, I think in too many conversations and meetings there is by far too much focus on the process and too little focus on the goals, objectives, or results.
Many organizations and people could benefit a lot by shifting their focus from the former to the latter.
Volkmar

Andreas Spiess comments on Stop Being A Process Thinker!

Andreas Spiess — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:28:17 +0000

Volkmar
I think, it should not be either or. Our world consist of what and how. A strategy which says: We want 20% growth without answering the question "how do we want to get it done?" is not worth the paper where it is printed on.
So, my suggestion is: Do not forget the results and the processes (and, of course, the often forgotten "structure" of the whole thing).

Andreas

Chris Staples comments on The Toronto Experience – Niagara Falls

Chris Staples — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:34:02 +0000

Volkmar;

I checked our you Niagara Falls photos. Excellent!

Velan comments on From the Trenches: How IBM is messing up

Velan — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:41:19 +0000

Hello Volkmar,

I agree with you. Just adding my thoughts on this one.....

The big companies just survive based on their muscle power and the established customer base. Also, most of the times, they do not have alternatives in that range. For example, if a big company like UBS wants a Business Process software they do not want to go for any smaller company if they have IBM, mainly they do not want to take any risk of scalability. Big companies like IBM as well do not want to go for individual customers or small businesses as it is less ROI and they want to stick to big fishes.

On the positive side of it, because of this, there will be a market created and there could be another entrepreneur initiating a innovative solution aimed for smaller companies.

Anyway good thinking and observation.

Regards
Velan