Joan Pomo <jpomo@gate.net> makes the assertion that consistent outcomes
to managemnt styles are possible:
>..Our experience with a specific tool set (which achieve what Rol does)
>indicates that the matter of different outcomes can be averted. In
>other words, significant variations will not occur...
I would like to see the "proof" of this. Most claims of consistency
are founded in sales hype for a particular method and not on any
credible measurements of outcomes. Rol and I were discussing this
variability based on the immediate function head being connected
enough to know (him and I respectively). External objective measures
are usually not available so you get the POB feedback (POB is the
"pit-of-belly" reaction from the guy who spent the money).
Joan continues:
>...I admit that these tools must
>be taught to all bosses and that a consistent attempt to enforce
>their use is necessary, but that is no different than any management
>effort such as TQM or BPR.
The conversation that Rol and I were having was about how "enforcement"
is not practical in our worlds (your world may be different) and that
"enforcement" is the antithesis of empowerment and learning....
Cheers....Keith
--Keith Cowan <72212.51@CompuServe.COM>
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