Featured Reading: Mind Set!

“Six Sigma...is beginning to run out of gas, as it is now being seen by many as a hindrance to creativity.”

A provocative statement from the individual who predicted in 1982 that television viewers would switch from the big three networks to cable in droves; 25 years ago, he was booed off the stage and labeled a “whacko” by the New York Times.

Today, John Naisbitt is internationally renowned for his forecasting abilities—and his accuracy.  For senior decision-makers who must balance corporate growth, marketplace product profitability, and regulatory compliance, Mind Set! is essential reading.

The first half of the book is devoted to the  eleven techniques Naisbitt has pioneered to analyze current trends and information.  The second section walks the reader through these techniques as applied to the global landscape today.

Even if you cannot devote yourself to the constant analysis and big picture summations necessary to successfully predict market evolutions, we suggest you and your executive team review the book and take note of its analytical techniques.  I personally make use of his techniques in my compliance newsletter of FDA forecasts and quality systems intelligence, especially when I craft the year-end planning issue.

You may not agree with Naisbitt’s conclusions (especially if you are in love with Six Sigma), but his eleven techniques are sure to enhance your decision-making abilities.

Mind Set! is one book that deserves to be a well-worn device in your executive toolkit.