Category Archives: Working For Others

Insane corporate efficiency – part 2

Posted on June 22, 2005 by David St Lawrence

One of my readers bought up a point that has probably been used to justify many instances of corporate insanity: Richard M Rowan says: Corporate America is quite "sane" by any definition. Executives behave exactly as their owners want them … Continue reading →

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Does the drive for efficiency lead to corporate insanity?

Posted on June 21, 2005 by David St Lawrence

What is insanity? First let us consider some informal, but commonly accepted definitions of insanity: According to Einstein, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Another definition of insanity is non-sequiter responses to … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a job is not right for you

Posted on June 20, 2005 by David St Lawrence

Whether you are a dedicated employee or a highly skilled consultant, there are times when your work situation just does not work out well. Even the best of employers can create a losing situation while trying to add a new … Continue reading →

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This book is not for everyone. Should you read it?

Posted on May 18, 2005 by David St Lawrence

If you are one of the fortunate few who are happy in your job and don’t wish to rock the boat, by all means don’t read Danger Quicksand – Have A Nice Day. On the other hand, if your work … Continue reading →

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