Business Management

Paul Hobin

Stop Trying to "Keep It Simple, Stupid"

Simplicity and simplifying things isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Too often the well-intentioned – but misguided – take it too far.

Paul Hobin

The Fallacy of Overhead "Liabilities"

We can be a liability, a burden, people that others must carry. Or we can be assets, driving changes that improve performance.

Paul Hobin

To Be Unbiased, I Must First See My Bias

We are without prejudice…aren’t we? We can be without prejudice but none of us is without bias – nor should we be.

Paul Hobin

Workplace 2050

The evolution in corporate administrative roles since the 1960s is a straight line – from secretary to analyst.

Paul Hobin

70% – The Perfect Satisfaction Survey Score

Too many service providers create surveys that intentionally or unintentionally guarantee high marks regardless of how clients feel.

Paul Hobin

Jim Collins: The Best Author in Business Books

Collins’ business writing is different because it’s not his or anyone’s opinion. It is the product of years of research on one question.

Administration with Passion