Blog archive for February 2009

The Hawthorne Effect

03/02/2009

I made a reference to the Hawthorne effect in a recent article I wrote and promised to cover the subject in more detail. I read about the Hawthorne experiment some time ago but it has always struck me as particularly pertinent. It essentially is a demonst Read More >>

Motivation

07/02/2009

I was looking out the window this morning trying to think up a sensible topic for my next blog. I have set myself a goal of three a week . This seemed to achieve a balance between my preference for longish articles, the pressures of work, and the need to Read More >>

Recruiting as a small company

16/02/2009

I am often asked about how small companies can recruit effectively and find talent. Whilst the specific quest will be different they all share at least one challenge – namely how to find really good people at a cost they can afford. This article ex Read More >>

Delegation - empowerment or abdication of responsibility

25/02/2009

This article shares some reflections on the art of delegation (take a deep breath and close your eyes and keep them closed) and the obligations (they get the credit, you get the blame). Actually I like delegating since you find out different ways to do t Read More >>