Author: PARKERWENTLING

I just heard about this and thought I would share it: Stephen Meade’s Tornado technique:  Answers the question: What do you do?  Narrow it down: Tornado Script for Business Acquisitions with a Deming Approach 1. Who You Are & Your Approach (Clarity & Specificity) “Hi, my name is [Your Name]. I specialize in acquiring and…

“When an employee applies to your organization and shows up on their first day, they are hoping this is their dream job, that “this is the one.” Six months later when they do not show that same enthusiasm, engagement and intrigue; that is what your organization did to them over time. They showed you their…

Does it shock you knowing that virtually ALL of our thinking is based on the past? Do you really think business schools heavily rely on forecasting? Most, teach how business was done in the past. Hence; A great deal of our business thinking stems from Frederick Taylor’s Scientific Management.  Modern management thinking is also infused…

What are you hoping to get out your business? What do you want to do or learn? Do you want to integrate convergent, divergent thinking, foresight, insight, hindsight, critical thinking? Uncover your business’ hidden assets, overlooked opportunities, under-performing activities and newfound windfall profits? Gain an ally totally committed to your fate and financial path, with…

Are you familiar with Jay Abraham? If not, you are in for a treat. After posting about the personality profiles, I want to elaborate on the Maven Matrix Manifesto (Shade 1). This is about being the expert, the most trusted advisor, go-to source, and thought leader.  The key is to fall in love with your clients or prospects.…

We live in a Command and Control world (Taylorism). Therefore, the inevitable question becomes:  How do we determine who becomes the worker and who becomes the manager? For those of you thinking our educational system is broken; quite the contrary.  Our 21st century operates exactly as intended. From preschool forward, we are sorted according to…

As Americans and supposed leaders of the free world, we need to transform the way we do business. Traditional models; focused on short-term profits, cost-cutting, and rigid hierarchies, are no longer sustainable in a rapidly changing world. W. Edwards Deming saw this decades ago. His insights are more relevant than ever. Here are a few…

HOW TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE OF YOUR TIME AND TALENTS:  (CPR TEST)   Write down the three most critical tasks you are paid by your business to do.  Then break these tasks down, into sub-tasks (up to seven sub-tasks).  Next, rank these sub-tasks on a scale of one to ten based on: Anything that…

With a better understanding of psychology, you can better appreciate the communication needs of others, rather than your own preferred ways of thinking and behaving. It is also important to note that while the world around us is quickly evolving, the one thing that remains constant, is our psychology.  The same elements that motivated people…

“The world will ask you who you are, and if you don’t know, the world will tell you.”  (Carl Jung)  What is your talent stack? Google defines a “talent stack” as a collection of diverse skills that an individual develops, where the combined strength of these skills, even if not individually exceptional, creates a unique and…

Different people operate in different ways. How do you operate? What does your business model look like? Your business model is your approach to doing business.  It is the way you do business, the whole integrated master plan you are executing.  At its most basic level, there are two types of models: Consider this example…

“If you have that drive somewhere in your mind or body that is saying there is something more here for you, lean in, because throughout history the world has been changed by the people who did not have the resources or ability, who did not think that they could, or felt completely isolated, and had most…

What is the Socratic Method? The Socratic Method is a form of critical inquiry that uses thought-provoking questions to stimulate deep thinking, challenge assumptions, and uncover underlying beliefs. It is based on the teaching style of Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, who engaged in dialogue to help others examine their own thoughts and reach logical…

Starting with this title and this image… (According to Robert Cialdini in his book Presuasion “If we want people to be more achievement oriented, we can provide them with an image of a runner winning a race.” I am lost and cannot complete this post as originally intended… Two points: Management Innovation Strategy Marketing Is…

W. Edwards Deming has a lot to say on how businesses can better optimize. I can tell you what they are, yet I fear it won’t click… So, Let me paint a quick picture OUTSIDE the business world, Using SCHOOL as our example. Deming warns Americans: If we want to remain a superpower, we need…

I considered making this a page. The opening statement would read: Psych!  Just kidding! Because, In all sincerity; Verbal communication is my kryptonite. If you are an auditory learner, My apologies! It will be hard to reach you. For example: This is best I got. Shy of heavy, time consuming, re-editing; It is major boring:…

The Deming Community needs a Comedian to shed some light: The stages of truth: Deming first flexed his optimization muscles during WWII. FDR retained him to help us win the war. We won, in large part because of Deming helped our manufacturers outproduce the rest of the world. After the war, we reverted right back…

Innovation is the process of creating, improving, or applying new ideas, methods, or products to solve problems or add value. It can be something completely new or an improvement on something that already exists. Categories of Innovation: Innovation can be incremental (small improvements over time) or disruptive (completely changing an industry). People innovate by combining…

Peter Drucker, often called the “father of modern management,” revolutionized the way organizations operate. His insights continue to shape businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies worldwide. Below are some of his most influential management philosophies: 1. Management by Objectives (MBO) One of Drucker’s most well-known concepts, MBO focuses on setting clear, measurable goals that align with…

Yes. There are stupid questions. This is one of them. Y? Because; It is 2025. 65 years ago a book was published called The Human Side of Enterprise, where Douglas McGregor introduced two competing management theories: X and Y. • Theory X: People are lazy and must be controlled. • Theory Y: People are naturally…