by Chris Reich | Nov 25, 2008 | Business
The campaign started when Dr Pepper, which is part of Plano, Texas-based Dr Pepper Snapple Group, said it would give every American a free 20 oz. Dr Pepper if the rock band Guns N’Roses released its anticipated ”Chinese Democracy“ album by the end of...
by Chris Reich | Nov 23, 2008 | Business
If your business is in trouble and you can only blame the economy, may I assert the captain of the ship matters most?Let’s consider the Titanic.A different captain may have refused to sail without adequate life boats.A different captain might have heeded the...
by Chris Reich | Nov 20, 2008 | Business
As a business improvement consultant, this makes me sick.Shame on Ford, GM & Chrysler management. Shame. Shame. Shame.Bail them out? Sure, on condition that the entire upper management of all three companies is canned with no further bonuses, golden parachutes,...
by Chris Reich | Nov 18, 2008 | Business
Remember the real Airport movie? The food was contaminated on the airliner and people became so sick they became unconscious and some died. Two different meals were served—fish and chicken as I recall. All those who ate the fish passed out. Naturally, the pilot...
by Chris Reich | Nov 17, 2008 | Business
Mateship. I’ve just finished Peter Fiztsimmons, “Tobruk”. Out numbered and under equipped, the Aussies held Tobruk for 8 months. At the time, it was considered nearly impossible for the Australian forces to hold Tobruk for two months against the far...
