The wisdom of bees : what the hive can teach business about leadership, efficiency, and growth

It is a great philosophy knowing that an insect could be efficient focused in order to protect the hive sistematically. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Title Page Copyright Page CONTENTS Dedication ILLUSTRATIONS FOREWORD NOTE TO THE READER THE WISDOM OF BEES INTRODUCTION LESSONS FROM THE HIVE LESSON 1: PROTECT THE FUTURE More Pollen LESSON 2: KEEP ENERGY LEVELS UP More Pollen LESSON 3: LET MERIT BE YOUR GUIDE More Pollen LESSON 4: PROMOTE COMMUNITY, SANCTION SELF-INTEREST More Pollen LESSON 5: DISTRIBUTE AUTHORITY More Pollen LESSON 6: MAKE GOOD ENOUGH DECISIONS More Pollen LESSON 7: ORDER AND INNOVATE THROUGH FUZZY CONSTANTS More Pollen LESSON 8: STAY IN TOUCH More Pollen LESSON 9: KEEP IT SIMPLE More Pollen LESSON 10: FIND YOUR ZEITGEBERS More Pollen LESSON 11: DESIGN “FLEXIGID” SYSTEMS More Pollen LESSON 12: PRESERVE A POSITIVE WORKPLACE More Pollen LESSON 13: KEEP YOUR BALANCE More Pollen LESSON 14: DISCOVER AND USE THE SPECIALIZED TALENTS OF YOUR EMPLOYEES More Pollen LESSON 15: DEVELOP YOUR TEAM More Pollen LESSON 16: OUTCOMPETE BY OUTFINESSING RIVALS More Pollen LESSON 17: PREPARE FOR LEADERSHIP CHANGES More Pollen LESSON 18: BRING IN NEW BLOOD FOR NEW LIFE More Pollen LESSON 19: MERGE TO MAKE GOOD ORGANIZATIONS BETTER More Pollen LESSON 20: DIVEST TO RENEW More Pollen LESSON 21: HANDLE YOUR VALUABLES WITH CARE More Pollen LESSON 22: DO GOOD BY DOING WELL More Pollen LESSON 23: TREAT YOURSELF WELL More Pollen LESSON 24: CREATE BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL SPACES More Pollen LESSON 25: GIVE PEOPLE SOMETHING TO CARE ABOUT More Pollen CONCLUSION Short-term Versus Long-term Gains Individuality Versus Community Stability Versus Flexibility Similarity Versus Change ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THE TWENTY-FIVE LESSONS IN REVIEW NOTES BIBLIOGRAPHY Books Articles Magazines and Newspapers 'It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively? Perhaps we could take what the bees do so well and apply it to our institutions.'When Michael O'Malley first took up beekeeping, he thought it would be a nice hobby to share with his ten-year-old son. But as he started to observe these industrious insects, he noticed that they do a lot more than just make honey. Bees not only work together to achieve a common goal but, in the process, create a highly coordinated, efficient, and remarkably productive organization. The hive behaved like a miniature but incredibly successful business. O'Malley also realized that bees can actually teach managers a lot about how to run their organizations. He identified twenty-five powerful insights, such as: • Distribute authority: the queen bee delegates relentlessly, and worker bees make daily decisions based on local cues and requirements. • Keep it simple: bees exchange only relevant information, operate under clear standards, and use straightforward measures and feedback to guide their actions. • Protect the future: when a lucrative vein of nectar is discovered, the entire colony doesn't rush off to mine it, no matter how enriching the short- term benefits. Blending practical advice with interesting facts about the hive, The Wisdom of Bees is a useful and entertaining guide for any manager looking to get the most out of his or her organization. "It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively' Perhaps we could take what the bees do so well and apply it to our institutions." When Michael O'Malley first took up beekeeping, he thought it would be a nice hobby to share with his ten-year-old son. But as he started to observe these industrious insects, he noticed that they do a lot more than just make honey. Bees not only work together to achieve a common goal but, in the process, create a highly coordinated, efficient, and remarkably productive organization. The hive behaved like a miniature but incredibly successful business. O'Malley also realized that bees can actually teach managers a lot about how to run their organizations. He identified twenty-five powerful insights, such as: * Distribute authority: the queen bee delegates relentlessly, and worker bees make daily decisions based on local cues and requirements. * Keep it simple: bees exchange only relevant information, operate under clear standards, and use straightforward measures and feedback to guide their actions. * Protect the future: when a lucrative vein of nectar is discovered, the entire colony doesn't rush off to mine it, no matter how enriching the short- term benefits. Blending practical advice with interesting facts about the hive, The Wisdom of Bees is a useful and entertaining guide for any manager looking to get the most out of his or her organization 'It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively? Perhaps we could take what the bees do so well and apply it to our institutions.' When Michael O'Malley first took up beekeeping he thought it would be a nice hobby to share with his son. But he noticed that bees not only work together to achieve a common goal but, in the process, create a remarkably productive organization, like a miniature but incredibly successful business. O'Malley also realized that bees can teach managers a lot, identifying 25 powerful insights such as: * Distribute authority: the queen bee delegates relentlessly and worker bees make daily decisions * Keep it simple: bees exchange only relevant information * Protect the future: when a lucrative vein of nectar is discovered, the entire colony doesn't rush off to mine it Blending practical advice with interesting facts about the hive, The Wisdom of Bees is a useful and entertaining guide for any manager looking to get the most out of his or her organization. Consultant--and Beekeeper--o'malley Shows Exactly How Bees Get Things Done And How Leaders Can Learn From Their Highly Effective Organizations. He Has Defined 25 Lessons On How To Get The Most Out Of Teams, Become More Efficient, And Prepare For The Future.