Recession 46
1st February 2010 | By Graham Crombie - CEO

As I noted last post I have spent my holiday break doing some thinking and a wide range of reading.  Tom Peters has always been a favourite of mine (tompeters.com).

I was lucky enough to meet him a couple of years ago and I have followed his thinking since then as he challenges organisational thinking.  In a recent post he responded to the question he is often asked – what are some “strategies/‘secrets’ for surviving the recession? 

He provided the following list under the heading - Forty-six “Secrets” and “Clever Strategies” For Dealing with the Recession;

Forty-six “Secrets” and “Clever Strategies” You come to work earlier. You leave work later. You work harder. You may well work for less; and, if so, you adapt to the untoward circumstances with a smile - even if it kills you inside. You volunteer to do more. You dig deep, deeper, deepest - and always bring a good attitude to work. You fake it if your good attitude flags. You literally practice your “game face” in the mirror in the morning, and in the loo mid-morning. You give new meaning to the idea and intensive practice of “visible management.” You take better than usual care of yourself and encourage others to do the same - physical well-being significantly impacts mental well-being and response to stress. You shrug off shit that flows downhill in your direction - buy a shovel or a “pre-worn” raincoat on eBay. You try to forget about “the good old days” - nostalgia is self-destructive. (And bores others.) You buck yourself up with the thought that “this too shall pass” - but then remind yourself that it might not pass any time soon, and so you re-dedicate yourself to making the absolute best of what you have now. Continue Reading >>

 

Last updated: 1st February 2010 | 2:58 pm

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