Comments on: A CTO’s favorite list of lessons from the Miracle of the 1980 Olympics http://ctovision.com/2010/02/a-ctos-favorite-list-of-lessons-from-the-miracle-of-the-1980-olympics/ News, analysis and context on enterprise technology for the CTO Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:01:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Which Technology Team Will You Be On? | CTOsite http://ctovision.com/2010/02/a-ctos-favorite-list-of-lessons-from-the-miracle-of-the-1980-olympics/#comment-4832 Which Technology Team Will You Be On? | CTOsite Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:29:25 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=1694#comment-4832 [...] CRADAs, MRM, and FixmoMake Maximum Use of CTOLabs.comA CTO’s favorite list of lessons from the Miracle of the 1980 OlympicsFedCyber.com Cybersecurity Summit on Wednesday, September 28Six Enterprise Mega Trends to watch in [...] [...] CRADAs, MRM, and FixmoMake Maximum Use of CTOLabs.comA CTO’s favorite list of lessons from the Miracle of the 1980 OlympicsFedCyber.com Cybersecurity Summit on Wednesday, September 28Six Enterprise Mega Trends to watch in [...]

]]> By: Which Technology Team Will You Be On? – Bob Gourley http://ctovision.com/2010/02/a-ctos-favorite-list-of-lessons-from-the-miracle-of-the-1980-olympics/#comment-4828 Which Technology Team Will You Be On? – Bob Gourley Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:39:59 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=1694#comment-4828 [...] Martin Press Release on SITE AwardWe Are Hiring Immediately To Fill Key Technology PositionsA CTO’s favorite list of lessons from the Miracle of the 1980 OlympicsNominating Technologies For Review At CTOlabs.comDebrief from The White House Forum on IT Management [...] [...] Martin Press Release on SITE AwardWe Are Hiring Immediately To Fill Key Technology PositionsA CTO’s favorite list of lessons from the Miracle of the 1980 OlympicsNominating Technologies For Review At CTOlabs.comDebrief from The White House Forum on IT Management [...]

]]> By: CTOvision.com – Enterprise Technology Developments in 2010 and 2011 http://ctovision.com/2010/02/a-ctos-favorite-list-of-lessons-from-the-miracle-of-the-1980-olympics/#comment-611 CTOvision.com – Enterprise Technology Developments in 2010 and 2011 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:11:40 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=1694#comment-611 [...] architecture.  We reviewed history lessons from 171BC relevant for the CTO and also captured lessons for CTOs from the 1980 US Olympic Hockey team and their “Miracle” defeat of the Soviets in the Olympics. We also provided some Dakota [...] [...] architecture.  We reviewed history lessons from 171BC relevant for the CTO and also captured lessons for CTOs from the 1980 US Olympic Hockey team and their “Miracle” defeat of the Soviets in the Olympics. We also provided some Dakota [...]

]]> By: Bob Gourley http://ctovision.com/2010/02/a-ctos-favorite-list-of-lessons-from-the-miracle-of-the-1980-olympics/#comment-5064 Bob Gourley Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:34:00 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=1694#comment-5064 Joe, Thanks for the note and the mention of "undercover boss". That was the first I'd heard of it so I checked it out and watched a few episodes. It is an awesome show, full of lessons. Cheers, Bob Joe,

Thanks for the note and the mention of “undercover boss”. That was the first I’d heard of it so I checked it out and watched a few episodes. It is an awesome show, full of lessons.

Cheers,
Bob

]]> By: ctovision http://ctovision.com/2010/02/a-ctos-favorite-list-of-lessons-from-the-miracle-of-the-1980-olympics/#comment-610 ctovision Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:34:58 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=1694#comment-610 Joe, Thanks for the note and the mention of "undercover boss". That was the first I'd heard of it so I checked it out and watched a few episodes. It is an awesome show, full of lessons. Cheers, Bob Joe, Thanks for the note and the mention of "undercover boss". That was the first I'd heard of it so I checked it out and watched a few episodes. It is an awesome show, full of lessons. Cheers, Bob

]]> By: Joe Boutte http://ctovision.com/2010/02/a-ctos-favorite-list-of-lessons-from-the-miracle-of-the-1980-olympics/#comment-5063 Joe Boutte Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:39:00 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=1694#comment-5063 Thanks Bob. There is a new show called <a href="http://www.cbs.com/primetime/undercover_boss/" rel="nofollow">"Undercover Boss"</a>. I've watched two episodes and I'm impressed by the number and quality of lessons learned by CEOs of companies like <a href="http://www.cbs.com/primetime/undercover_boss/video/?pid=eeih_jUDpC4RUe_O4m88dgi91p_wErmd&vs=homepage&play=true" rel="nofollow">Waste Management</a> and <a href="http://www.cbs.com/primetime/undercover_boss/video/?pid=Y__oKJXOwt9sW9X2nLnoqp5Cs2bt7e9E&vs=homepage&play=true" rel="nofollow">Hooters</a>. CXOs should use this model to engage with the people in their organizations. Tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it "management by walking around (MBWA)" in their book "In Search of Excellence". Undercover Boss is MBWA, but the show is leadership 101. Hewlett and Packard championed the idea and principles of MBWA and encouraged managers to know their people, understand their work, and make themselves more visible and accessible. In the example you wrote about, this is exactly what is going on. CXOs can't just sit in the big office and have people coming to them. CXOs must stay engaged with the work throughout the organization and understand how policies affect each person in the organization. It means getting your hands dirty and knowing people throughout the organization. We don't need high priests in organizations. We need leaders. Sports provide some of the poignant lessons and examples of leadership, as you've so aptly captured above. My favorites are from football. The highlights you pointed out also demonstrate the importance of strategy, change management, vision, honesty, hard work, and relationship, to name a few. Thanks for posting or reposting. We need these gentle reminders of leadership. Thanks Bob. There is a new show called “Undercover Boss”. I’ve watched two episodes and I’m impressed by the number and quality of lessons learned by CEOs of companies like Waste Management and Hooters. CXOs should use this model to engage with the people in their organizations. Tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it “management by walking around (MBWA)” in their book “In Search of Excellence”. Undercover Boss is MBWA, but the show is leadership 101. Hewlett and Packard championed the idea and principles of MBWA and encouraged managers to know their people, understand their work, and make themselves more visible and accessible. In the example you wrote about, this is exactly what is going on. CXOs can’t just sit in the big office and have people coming to them. CXOs must stay engaged with the work throughout the organization and understand how policies affect each person in the organization. It means getting your hands dirty and knowing people throughout the organization. We don’t need high priests in organizations. We need leaders.

Sports provide some of the poignant lessons and examples of leadership, as you’ve so aptly captured above. My favorites are from football. The highlights you pointed out also demonstrate the importance of strategy, change management, vision, honesty, hard work, and relationship, to name a few. Thanks for posting or reposting. We need these gentle reminders of leadership.

]]> By: joeboutte http://ctovision.com/2010/02/a-ctos-favorite-list-of-lessons-from-the-miracle-of-the-1980-olympics/#comment-609 joeboutte Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:39:34 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=1694#comment-609 Thanks Bob. There is a new show called "Undercover Boss". I've watched two episodes and I'm impressed by the number and quality of lessons learned by CEOs of companies like Waste Management International and Hooters. CXOs should use this model to engage with the people in their organizations. tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it "management by walking around (MBWA)" in their book "In Search of Excellence". Undercover Boss is MBWA, but the show is leadership 101. Hewlett and Packard championed the idea and principles of MBWA and encouraged managers to know their people, understand their work, and make themselves more visible and accessible. In the example you wrote about, this is exactly what is going on. CXOs can't just sit in the big office and have people coming to them. CXOs must stay engaged with the work throughout the organization and understand how policies affect each person in the organization. It means getting your hands dirty and knowing people throughout the organization. We don't need high priests in organizations. We need leaders.Sports provide some of the poignant lessons and examples of leadership, as you've so aptly captured above. My favorites are from football. The highlights you pointed out also demonstrate the importance of strategy, change management, vision, honesty, hard work, and relationship, to name a few. Thanks for posting or reposting. We need these gentle reminders of leadership. Thanks Bob. There is a new show called "Undercover Boss". I've watched two episodes and I'm impressed by the number and quality of lessons learned by CEOs of companies like Waste Management International and Hooters. CXOs should use this model to engage with the people in their organizations. tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it "management by walking around (MBWA)" in their book "In Search of Excellence". Undercover Boss is MBWA, but the show is leadership 101. Hewlett and Packard championed the idea and principles of MBWA and encouraged managers to know their people, understand their work, and make themselves more visible and accessible. In the example you wrote about, this is exactly what is going on. CXOs can't just sit in the big office and have people coming to them. CXOs must stay engaged with the work throughout the organization and understand how policies affect each person in the organization. It means getting your hands dirty and knowing people throughout the organization. We don't need high priests in organizations. We need leaders.Sports provide some of the poignant lessons and examples of leadership, as you've so aptly captured above. My favorites are from football. The highlights you pointed out also demonstrate the importance of strategy, change management, vision, honesty, hard work, and relationship, to name a few. Thanks for posting or reposting. We need these gentle reminders of leadership.

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