Out of the Present Crisis

1 The Seeds of Continuous Improvement

INTRODUCTION

Today, most organizations are still dealing with the repercussions from the largest recession since the Great Depression. The recent meltdown and tortoise-speed recovery have created a disturbing trend in which leaders have their organizations stuck in short-term survival mode. Granted, many of these immediate survival tactics were necessary as the financial crisis unfolded before our very eyes. However, too many executives are continuing to drive their businesses in this short-term, reactionary survival mode as the new cultural norm. These respective inconsistent leadership behaviors are a major ...