MLA
Pricing for the highest profitability can cost you a bundle
February 24 by William Cohen, Ph.D.William Cohen, management expert and regular columnist, shares why striving for maximum profits at the expense of customer satisfaction and product quality will only deliver diminishing returns
Drucker’s innovative approach to optimal decision-making
October 22 by William Cohen, Ph.D.As we reflect on the lessons taught to us by the pandemic, learn how Drucker’s theories changed the way we think about management
Management as a liberal art (MLA) is the key to success
December 06 by William Cohen, Ph.D.Management as a liberal art (MLA) is an approach to organizational thinking that Bill Cohen says has given generals victories, Apple an empire and physics its most famous equation.
How self knowledge can help guarantee success for MLA
September 02 by William Cohen, Ph.D.In this month's blog, Bill Cohen draws a surprising parallel between an ancient battle and Apple's dominance of the personal computer market - showing why self knowledge is a leadership essential.
How to gain real wisdom
August 05 by William Cohen, Ph.D.The acquisition of wisdom is important for making successful decisions and accomplishing just about any human endeavor. Can’t gain real experience as a manager or leader before becoming one? Well, say...
The wisdom needed for MLA and how to acquire it
July 03 by William Cohen, Ph.D.Wisdom is a highly valued asset. Can it be taught? In this month's blog, Bill Cohen says that just because it's not a traditional subject, that's no excuse to neglect it - and gives some pointers on h...
MLA: the ethical way to manage more effectively
July 03 by William Cohen, Ph.D.Management as a Liberal Art remains (for some) a controversial idea. William Cohen explains Peter Drucker's revolutionary idea, and why leadership can only be judged on results - because what's 'right...