eeing work it took way too long for to get anything accomplish. De-layering gets rid of the bureaucracy and speeds up the communication process. It also empowers and places accountability on lower levels, which will improve the quality of work. The tough part of this strategy is cutting the executive positions. It takes more courage to fire a peer, a fellow manager, than a lower level factory employee.Leadership Secret 15- Spark Productivity Through the “S” SecretsThe first of these secrets is Speed. Fast on-the-spot decisions and quick implementation of ideas will make for a more productive outcome. Simplicity is also important. Memos should be direct and to the point. Communicating ideas so they are clearly understood will speed up their delivery time. Self-confidence is the last of the three “S” secrets. A manager must believe in what he preaches. He must exuberate a self-confident image to his employees to earn their trust and respect.Leadership Secret 16- Act Like a Small Company Again, this secret is an emphasis on speed. Small company can move fast and they are informal. There is no lengthy paperwork process to go through to make decisions. And small companies know their customers. Managers need to stay in contact with customers and listen to their needs. Although Jack Welch admits there are advantages to being big, a company needs to hold on to that small business mentality.Leadership Secret 17- Remove the Boundaries!Remove all barriers that are hindering your business. Make sure there are clear channels between managers, personnel, customers, and suppliers. With few boundaries businesses can run quickly, smoothly, and efficiently.Leadership Secret 18- Unleash the Energy of Your Workers Unleashing the power of the workers is simply a prelude to Jack Welch’s Work-Out program, which gives workers the chance to channel their ideas to top man...
