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OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
The Canoe Race: A Modern Parable
A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the "Rowing Team Quality First Program", with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out sourced to India |
OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
Funny if it weren't so true.
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OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
"Harry Krause" wrote in message . .. NOYB wrote: The Canoe Race: A Modern Parable A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the "Rowing Team Quality First Program", with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out sourced to India That's not a parable. That's what happens when you consult with outside MBA's. Why does it have to be an outside MBA? |
OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
Calif Bill wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message . .. NOYB wrote: The Canoe Race: A Modern Parable A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the "Rowing Team Quality First Program", with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out sourced to India That's not a parable. That's what happens when you consult with outside MBA's. Why does it have to be an outside MBA? True, any MBA will cut his own grandma's throat for a buck. Inside, outside, don't matter. That also applies to people who aspire to be, or just call themselves, MBA's. |
OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
On Mon, 01 May 2006 23:49:20 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:
The Canoe Race: A Modern Parable A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the "Rowing Team Quality First Program", with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out sourced to India Loved it! Thanks! BTW, a little donation here would be greatly appreciated, *and* I'll match it! -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
What is the link?
You know the URL "JohnH" wrote in message ... On Mon, 01 May 2006 23:49:20 GMT, "NOYB" wrote: The Canoe Race: A Modern Parable A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the "Rowing Team Quality First Program", with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out sourced to India Loved it! Thanks! BTW, a little donation here would be greatly appreciated, *and* I'll match it! -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
On Tue, 2 May 2006 13:39:00 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers"
wrote: What is the link? You know the URL "JohnH" wrote in message .. . On Mon, 01 May 2006 23:49:20 GMT, "NOYB" wrote: The Canoe Race: A Modern Parable A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the "Rowing Team Quality First Program", with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out sourced to India Loved it! Thanks! BTW, a little donation here would be greatly appreciated, *and* I'll match it! -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** I though it was the Hippocantheus Sapiens, found somewhere in New South Wales! Or did you mean *this* missing link? http://www.active.com/donate/varace4cure/RacingforRenee -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
Damn,
$3000, I am impressed. "JohnH" wrote in message ... On Tue, 2 May 2006 13:39:00 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers" wrote: What is the link? You know the URL "JohnH" wrote in message . .. On Mon, 01 May 2006 23:49:20 GMT, "NOYB" wrote: The Canoe Race: A Modern Parable A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the "Rowing Team Quality First Program", with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out sourced to India Loved it! Thanks! BTW, a little donation here would be greatly appreciated, *and* I'll match it! -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** I though it was the Hippocantheus Sapiens, found somewhere in New South Wales! Or did you mean *this* missing link? http://www.active.com/donate/varace4cure/RacingforRenee -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
OT--A canoe race parable (Harry will like this one)
Me too. I'm astonished!
On Tue, 2 May 2006 19:34:14 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers" wrote: Damn, $3000, I am impressed. "JohnH" wrote in message .. . On Tue, 2 May 2006 13:39:00 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers" wrote: What is the link? You know the URL "JohnH" wrote in message ... On Mon, 01 May 2006 23:49:20 GMT, "NOYB" wrote: The Canoe Race: A Modern Parable A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action. Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion. They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1 assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called the "Rowing Team Quality First Program", with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses. The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's racing team was out sourced to India Loved it! Thanks! BTW, a little donation here would be greatly appreciated, *and* I'll match it! -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** I though it was the Hippocantheus Sapiens, found somewhere in New South Wales! Or did you mean *this* missing link? http://www.active.com/donate/varace4cure/RacingforRenee -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
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