For example, the most recent recruit, who joined the company a little over two years ago, won't take no for an answer. My senior staff associate has become a relentless negotiator during his four years with the company. Had I been paying attention to the economic indicators, I might have been better prepared for this fiasco. The signs were clear enough. Finally, I noticed from the phone's caller ID that a slew of calls were coming in while we were away from corporate headquarters.
Inventory control is also a struggle.
To stay as competitive as possible, I am undertaking benchmarking practices. I have noticed that Cecilia, a junior associate with the Brody Corporation next door, can write her name. My staff has shown little progress in this area, so I may have to increase our training budget to provide extra days at preschool. This unfortunate incident put our current TQM efforts in jeopardy. Finally, to create a clear corporate identity, I need a slogan.