Under New Management

After browsing through the news articles for something positive I found this! http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/08/earlyshow/main6186205.shtml?tag=broadcast
Larry O'Donnell President and COO of Waste Management went on the TV Reality Show - Undercover Boss to see areas of his company that he doesn't typically get to visit. Larry took on 5 entry level jobs from picking up trash to cleaning out porta poties. He gained an entirely new perspective.

I have to say I think this reality show is a great idea. They put the President of a company in the everyday shoes of those who make that company work. There is so much that can be gained by seeing what other positions in your company do. Getting to know the "little" people that help make that company run.

By having a top dog come out and work with an entry level employee can be a motivator to someone on the front lines. It also allows management to truly experience a day in the life of. Obviously that can be bad or good, but if the premise behind the actions are to improve the company and help those who contribute to the bottom line then that is what I call hands on work. In this story Larry got to know 5 of his employees and not just what they did for the company but also who they are as people. He was quite impressed with the dedication and the strength and attitudes of those 5 individuals.

By working together, management and entry level can come up with better solutions, more efficiencies and what people need to make a difference in a company. Great premise!