Who is in charge? The downside of the »Chinese Speed« metaphor

Who is in charge? The downside of the »Chinese Speed« metaphor It has always been surprising to find the pathological concept of »obsession« re-emerging in a business concept such as »customer obsession«. One aspect of this concept can also be found in the »Chinese...

Long working hours equals Chinese speed?

Long working hours equals Chinese speed? Chinese speed has many facets. Long working hours are, in fact, a relatively minor factor in the rapid achievement of goals and success. One important aspect, it seems to me, is linked to preferred ways of thinking. Western...

Culture and strategy. Do we have to choose one over the other?

TheQuestBySynnecta – What are we for?

TheQuestBySynnecta – What are we for? People in organizations expect a credible answer to this question in order to be able to establish a context for their work that delivers a sense of both purpose and meaning. Reacting to such challenges, companies position...

Virtual OD by SYNNECTA – Go digital!

Virtual OD by SYNNECTA – Go digital! The digital world is a great source of new potential for organizations to foster a cultural change that is more democratic and more tuned into the future in order to address the challenges of an increasingly complex and dynamic...