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Actual for You - Asian Business Strategy and Approaches Today Compared to the West - Lessons from Classic Text
Creating a Compelling Vision - Some Considerations
“Would you tell me, please which way I ought to go from here?” she asked.. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” was the reply. “I don’t much care where --” she said. “Then, it doesn’t matter which way you go.”That excerpt comes from Alice in Wonderland. The scene is when Alice comes to a crossroads and discovers the Cheshire cat perched in a tree. It’s a poignant reminder that the path we take will determine our destination. Whether it’s the path that we are taking for ourselves, or the one we want to lead our organization on, it really does matter where we want to go.Most companies have places they “want to go," typically, they may want to go towards..Increased sales Lower costs Enter new markets Improve bottom line performanceMost companies and leaders think that telling people where they are going is good enough, however the most important responsibility of a leader, is to shape and communicate his vision to everyone in the organizationA simple and understandable vision is essential since delegation to and empowerment of your people depend on a shared understanding of the organizational purpose. Most impo
ject or business. Although Chinese in origin, the “Art of War” and lessons from Zen were adopted by Japanese groups such as the Samurai and Corporate “Would you tell me, please which way I ought to go from here?” she asked.. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” was the reply. “I don’t much care where --” she said. “Then, it doesn’t matter which way you go.”That excerpt comes from Alice in Wonderland. The scene is when Alice comes to a crossroads and discovers the Cheshire cat perched in a tree. It’s a poignant reminder that the path we take will determine our destination. Whether it’s the path that we are taking for ourselves, or the one we want to lead our organization on, it really does matter where we want to go.Most companies have places they “want to go," typically, they may want to go towards..Increased sales Lower costs Enter new markets Improve bottom line performanceMost companies and leaders think that telling people where they are going is good enough, however the most important responsibility of a leader, is to shape and communicate his vision to everyone in the organizationA simple and understandable vision is essential since delegation to and empowerment of your people depend on a shared understanding of the organizational purpose. Most impo
HVAC Noise: Solving a Common Noise Problem
Noise pollution caused by rooftop and ground-level HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, and air handlers has become one of the most annoying as well as dangerous environmental problems in cities worldwide. As urban noise increases and residential growth multiplies, residents and communities are demanding better noise reduction solutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Outdoor community noise problems caused by commercial and industrial HVAC systems may require an acoustically engineered Sound Barrier Wall.Sound barrier walls have been used extensively for years in the transportation and industrial fields. A sound barrier wall is an exterior structure, normally made of masonry or earth, designed to protect sensitive land uses, such as residential areas from noise pollution. These noise pollution abatement products are now being used to help eliminate unwanted noise from HVAC systems as well.Traditional material for noise barrier walls for HVAC systems has been reflective products. Reflective products, like concrete or brick, simply redirect the unwanted sound waves in other directions, and can actually increase noise by unintentionally refl
Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” is considered to provide the most profound lessons for leadership, and victory in East or the West. Today its principles are applied to business all over the world. This classic body of work came from life and death scenarios, which evolved from empire, trade and political struggles. Obviously today’s corporate world does not induce anywhere near as strong a mechanism for change, or success, as the consequences of failure in business are far less than warfare. Nonetheless, the trickle down lessons from the “Art of War” are definitely applicable to any organized effort, project or business. Although Chinese in origin, the “Art of War” and lessons from Zen were adopted by Japanese groups such as the Samurai and Corporate JNoise pollution caused by rooftop and ground-level HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, and air handlers has become one of the most annoying as well as dangerous environmental problems in cities worldwide. As urban noise increases and residential growth multiplies, residents and communities are demanding better noise reduction solutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Outdoor community noise problems caused by commercial and industrial HVAC systems may require an acoustically engineered Sound Barrier Wall.Sound barrier walls have been used extensively for years in the transportation and industrial fields. A sound barrier wall is an exterior structure, normally made of masonry or earth, designed to protect sensitive land uses, such as residential areas from noise pollution. These noise pollution abatement products are now being used to help eliminate unwanted noise from HVAC systems as well.Traditional material for noise barrier walls for HVAC systems has been reflective products. Reflective products, like concrete or brick, simply redirect the unwanted sound waves in other directions, and can actually increase noise by unintentionally refl
Franchise Consulting and Academia
One of the most aggravating things that a franchising consultant has to go through is to field calls from students who are writing research papers on Franchising for their schools. Apparently the instructors assign these projects and the business students go out and make contacts in the real world.One tactic I have found to get rid of these bogus contacts is to simply say that I am too busy and let them know that I know that they are merely writing a paper and are trying to get free information. Here is a typical response that you might try in fact:Unfortunately, I am extremely busy right now and cannot take on additional consulting presently. I wish you all the success in writing up your research report, Business plan or academic paper on a Fictitious Franchising Operation. If you are a student writing a paper on franchising, I recommend that you read the following books:Start Small and Finish BigFranchising 101Grinding it OutTrips and Traps in FranchisingFranchise and LicensingFranchising for DummiesThe Franchise BibleThe E-MythThese should al
plied to business all over the world. This classic body of work came from life and death scenarios, which evolved from empire, trade and political struggles. Obviously today’s corporate world does not induce anywhere near as strong a mechanism for change, or success, as the consequences of failure in business are far less than warfare. Nonetheless, the trickle down lessons from the “Art of War” are definitely applicable to any organized effort, project or business. Although Chinese in origin, the “Art of War” and lessons from Zen were adopted by Japanese groups such as the Samurai and Corporate One of the most aggravating things that a franchising consultant has to go through is to field calls from students who are writing research papers on Franchising for their schools. Apparently the instructors assign these projects and the business students go out and make contacts in the real world.One tactic I have found to get rid of these bogus contacts is to simply say that I am too busy and let them know that I know that they are merely writing a paper and are trying to get free information. Here is a typical response that you might try in fact:Unfortunately, I am extremely busy right now and cannot take on additional consulting presently. I wish you all the success in writing up your research report, Business plan or academic paper on a Fictitious Franchising Operation. If you are a student writing a paper on franchising, I recommend that you read the following books:Start Small and Finish BigFranchising 101Grinding it OutTrips and Traps in FranchisingFranchise and LicensingFranchising for DummiesThe Franchise BibleThe E-MythThese should al
The Future of Advertising
In the future what type of advertising will we see? Will the advertising be similar to that of movie; Minority Report? Many believe it will and many of those technologies are indeed becoming a reality. Why you ask? Well because some of these technologies are already here and ready to hit the market. For instance advertising with pictures and ads, which change to your preference as you walk by are now in development.The company’s name is BluScreen Interactive and it keys off of smart cell phones and Bluetooth devices of all types. Your phone identifies you and then changes the screen to advertising, which is targeted to you personally.The computer science department of South Hampton University in the UK almost have it completely ready to launch into the market place. Perhaps you have heard the Power Elite now have digital art in their various homes, which changes depending who in the family is walking down the hall and it keys off their watches. The picture knows them and changes the pictures as they walk.MIT and other Technology Research Centers in the United States are also working on similar things. Imagine in the future your automobile triggering signs fo
ggles. Obviously today’s corporate world does not induce anywhere near as strong a mechanism for change, or success, as the consequences of failure in business are far less than warfare. Nonetheless, the trickle down lessons from the “Art of War” are definitely applicable to any organized effort, project or business. Although Chinese in origin, the “Art of War” and lessons from Zen were adopted by Japanese groups such as the Samurai and Corporate In the future what type of advertising will we see? Will the advertising be similar to that of movie; Minority Report? Many believe it will and many of those technologies are indeed becoming a reality. Why you ask? Well because some of these technologies are already here and ready to hit the market. For instance advertising with pictures and ads, which change to your preference as you walk by are now in development.The company’s name is BluScreen Interactive and it keys off of smart cell phones and Bluetooth devices of all types. Your phone identifies you and then changes the screen to advertising, which is targeted to you personally.The computer science department of South Hampton University in the UK almost have it completely ready to launch into the market place. Perhaps you have heard the Power Elite now have digital art in their various homes, which changes depending who in the family is walking down the hall and it keys off their watches. The picture knows them and changes the pictures as they walk.MIT and other Technology Research Centers in the United States are also working on similar things. Imagine in the future your automobile triggering signs fo
What is a Dollar? A Unit of Trade and that is It
We are seeing a drying up of consumer dollars in our markets. But remember the dollar is only an instrument of trade; it is merely a leveling point for evaluation. The dollar creates intrinsic value in everything we desire based on the value we and everyone else in a market sector places on that item in relation to a predetermined unit price of a fixed and stable instrument. So whereas the dollars in the market become scarce, as a small businessperson why not simply revert to other methods of commerce.If you go all the way back to basics the first way to conduct business is by trading. You should be trading as much as you can when the dynamics of the availability of the instrument are taken from the equation. Let us face it as a small businessperson, who needs dollars except to pay certain bills such as mortgages, car payments, etc. everything else can be traded. In my company our franchisees clean cars, so if the bottom falls out of the market they can trade for just about everything. They can wash cars and tow trucks in trade for automotive repairs, haircuts, and dinner at the finest restaurants. Living well is not about money, no not really, it is about quality of life. Qual
business are far less than warfare. Nonetheless, the trickle down lessons from the “Art of War” are definitely applicable to any organized effort, project or business. Although Chinese in origin, the “Art of War” and lessons from Zen were adopted by Japanese groups such as the Samurai and Corporate We are seeing a drying up of consumer dollars in our markets. But remember the dollar is only an instrument of trade; it is merely a leveling point for evaluation. The dollar creates intrinsic value in everything we desire based on the value we and everyone else in a market sector places on that item in relation to a predetermined unit price of a fixed and stable instrument. So whereas the dollars in the market become scarce, as a small businessperson why not simply revert to other methods of commerce.If you go all the way back to basics the first way to conduct business is by trading. You should be trading as much as you can when the dynamics of the availability of the instrument are taken from the equation. Let us face it as a small businessperson, who needs dollars except to pay certain bills such as mortgages, car payments, etc. everything else can be traded. In my company our franchisees clean cars, so if the bottom falls out of the market they can trade for just about everything. They can wash cars and tow trucks in trade for automotive repairs, haircuts, and dinner at the finest restaurants. Living well is not about money, no not really, it is about quality of life. Qual
Chess Sets, Creating and Marketing a Genuine Brand
What do you mean by a 'brand'? It's no secret that most fine chess sets are made by artisans in India. They are nicely weighted, beautifully designed and look/feel great. Some manufacturers are better than others, and quality is an ever present issue to grapple with on an ongoing basis. But good quality can be had - and there are a number of stores, physical and online, that market excellent quality chess sets for good prices that yield a little profit for the operator. How can we make ours distinct? How can we make our version the next Jaques, that will someday be heard on a future incarnation of Antiques Roadshow, where the owner will show that warm glow of satisfaction when the expert tells them that she has a genuine 'Baron' as sold by the early 2000 chess retailer ChessBaron? Hmmm, yes, our sights are indeed set high.Will the brand be genuine? We don't want to just call it a Baron, knowing that the same is purchasable elsewhere. We want a real brand. I want to pass my business to my son, and he to his son or daughter, so we want a business that will stand the test of time and have a product that will span that amount of time. Therefore we need to build difference
ject or business. Although Chinese in origin, the “Art of War” and lessons from Zen were adopted by Japanese groups such as the Samurai and Corporate Japan for clarity of mind, decision making and strategy.What do you mean by a 'brand'? It's no secret that most fine chess sets are made by artisans in India. They are nicely weighted, beautifully designed and look/feel great. Some manufacturers are better than others, and quality is an ever present issue to grapple with on an ongoing basis. But good quality can be had - and there are a number of stores, physical and online, that market excellent quality chess sets for good prices that yield a little profit for the operator. How can we make ours distinct? How can we make our version the next Jaques, that will someday be heard on a future incarnation of Antiques Roadshow, where the owner will show that warm glow of satisfaction when the expert tells them that she has a genuine 'Baron' as sold by the early 2000 chess retailer ChessBaron? Hmmm, yes, our sights are indeed set high.Will the brand be genuine? We don't want to just call it a Baron, knowing that the same is purchasable elsewhere. We want a real brand. I want to pass my business to my son, and he to his son or daughter, so we want a business that will stand the test of time and have a product that will span that amount of time. Therefore we need to build difference
Past and Present: Modern Asia is now very different from its past. The question is: how much do today’s managers in an environment like Japan apply these principles? In short, the answer is that some components of the “Art of War” are easily spotted broadly across Japanese business culture and other attributes of the text are rare. Looking at specific companies, or managers, one will sometimes see avid followers of the principles of the “Art of War”, and sometimes very little application at all. The roots of almost any good strategic
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