Management Tip of the Day: Don't Waste Your Organization's Anniversary

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile NOVEMBER 27, 2012 Don't Waste Your Organization's Anniversary If your organization is coming up on an important anniversary — 10 years since it was founded, 20 years since you first launched your most successful product — don't miss the opportunity. Anniversaries can inspire pride and unity, making them a perfect time to ask people to think together about why their work matters and how the organization should move forward. Start by looking back on the company's history and the trends that have affected your work. Will these trends continue? How might they change? Recognizing these can help you anticipate new challenges you may face. Also, take the time to recommit to who you are. All organizations need to evolve, but think about what aspects or values of the organization should never change. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Anniversaries Are Not to Be Wasted" by Judith Rodin. Read the article and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT Writing Skills Harvard ManageMentor Online Module Skillful writing helps you accomplish your business objectives and extends your influence as a manager. Learn to create clearer, more effective written communications. Includes specific guidelines for preparing memos, letters, emails, and other common business documents. One-year single user license. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Turn a Relationship Into a Sale Use Sound Bites to Make Your Presentation Stick Ask These 3 Questions Before Joining that Start-Up Energize Your Network New Job? Only Make the Sacrifices You Want To Keep Your Team Small A Better Way to Brainstorm in Groups Maintain Control When Conducting a Job Interview Make Your To-Do List Work If You Both Work, Stay Happy All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's 10 Must Reads Library Set Guide to Persuasive Presentations Guide to Better Business Writing Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2012 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)