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Re: Who is responsible for quality?

If the call on quality is in the wrong hands, products are often released so far below par that the impact is not measured and visible to the person who made the call -- basically, suck it up is the message the support teams and others hear. Look at Toyota -- i bet someone there knew about the prob...
by akw
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:59 pm
 
Forum: Development
Topic: Who is responsible for quality?
Replies: 6
Views: 12001

Re: Board meetings are not running well -- what to do?

You have everyone prepare their work before hand. When ever there is a meeting, it is never no more than an hour in length. You do not chit chat, eat food, drink coffee or have fun. You say your points, make sure you get straight to the topics, discuss the topics, and interrupt others when needed, ...
by akw
Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:57 pm
 
Forum: Boards and Governance
Topic: Board meetings are not running well -- what to do?
Replies: 2
Views: 10601

What is your definition of an entrepreneur?

Seems like everyone has a different opinion on what "entrepreneur" means. Given that this is a forum about Entrepreneur's seeking excellence it might be useful to think about what we mean when we say it. I think there is a link between risk/reward but the concept of being an entrepreneur i...
by akw
Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:34 am
 
Forum: Core Strength
Topic: What is your definition of an entrepreneur?
Replies: 2
Views: 6247

Re: What is your definition of an entrepreneur?

I read your response just before going to sleep. I have to say it kept me up and thinking. I discussed it with Neetu and she found it interesting as well. I wanted to think about it and let it percolate for a few days before responding. I think this definition is a great because it opens the realm o...
by akw
Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:44 pm
 
Forum: Core Strength
Topic: What is your definition of an entrepreneur?
Replies: 2
Views: 6247

Preparing for an acquisition

I have experience with acquisitions from the technology side. What are the activities that need to be done in other parts of the organization?

Anyone got any Top 10's, lessons learned, what not to do.
by akw
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:29 pm
 
Forum: Exits
Topic: Preparing for an acquisition
Replies: 0
Views: 4295
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