tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491791643963158584.post4369960126444117363..comments2024-01-25T21:10:33.890-08:00Comments on Intelligence in Manufacturing: Why are lay-offs so harmful?Gilad Langerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04819938366367695370noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491791643963158584.post-90132024626406619152018-03-24T10:13:55.761-07:002018-03-24T10:13:55.761-07:00Well said. It's apparent that Dr. Demming and...Well said. It's apparent that Dr. Demming and Peter Drucker saw the importance of leadership. No doubt that managing the metrics is essential, but those results are a product of the employees. Corporate leaders (and Boards of Directors) need to focus on the longer-term and not worry so much about short-term results, irrespective how that impacts their personal financial gains. Thanks for the post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638528844572406097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491791643963158584.post-60930895361774520012010-12-08T15:51:13.890-08:002010-12-08T15:51:13.890-08:00Short term thinking is a big part of the problem. ...Short term thinking is a big part of the problem. A focus on managing numbers instead of the more difficult systemic issues to grasp is another big reason. Just cut people, look at the data I reduced my personnel costs by $x see I am taking action.<br /><br />We need much better management than that. http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/06/03/bad-management-results-in-layoffs/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491791643963158584.post-80079357161683812362010-02-17T06:57:34.931-08:002010-02-17T06:57:34.931-08:00Speaking from the vantagepoint of the "blood&...Speaking from the vantagepoint of the "blood" that has been "let" several times in the past few years, it's good to see that someone actually understands the damage layoffs can do. I love the Demming quote!J. Solenbergnoreply@blogger.com