Cognitive Bias is Making Your Job More Difficult
If you, like me, are a human being, then you have a certain number of cognitive biases. In fact, it’s difficult to function without a few biases in order to move throughout your day. Most of them you are not even aware you’re making. Unfortunately, most negative outcomes can be attributed to one form ofContinue reading “Cognitive Bias is Making Your Job More Difficult”
Managing Upwards Requires Real Effort
It doesn’t matter who you are, you report to someone. Even the CEO answers to the Chairman, Board of Directors, and outside investors. Besides managing people that don’t report to you, managing upwards may be the most difficult part of your job. When you hear the word “manage”, nearly everyone envisions managing direct reports, butContinue reading “Managing Upwards Requires Real Effort”
Caveat Emptor: Know Your “True” Cost of Service.
When communicating, nearly everyone uses some form of shorthand (a simplified manner of communication). It’s efficient and accurate enough for most situations. That said, it’s also fraught with pitfalls. Nowhere is this truer than in logistics and transportation. Forget for a moment not knowing or understanding the whole host of acronyms used in that industry,Continue reading “Caveat Emptor: Know Your “True” Cost of Service.”
When should you consider relocating your office?
Since I started in logistics in the late 80’s with 3M Company (NYSE: MMM), I have been in charge of numerous office moves and consolidations. For example, at Panther Premium Services, because of the acquisition of 2 air freight forwarders in Chicago, we had to consolidate 3 offices to the ideal location in Elk Grove VillageContinue reading “When should you consider relocating your office?”
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Hello, my name is James Adams, CEO and Co-Founder of Revolution. With more than 30 years in the supply-chain, logistics, and transportation industries, I would like to share experiences, best practices, and innovations. Click the LinkedIn logo below to follow me.
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