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.