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The 20th Annual Gathering of Games – 20 Years of Looking Forward

My colleague Gauri Thergaonkar wrote in March about Open Book Management (OBM) – the innovative business practice we use here at Zingerman’s based on the Great Game of Business which was developed by Jack Stack … Continued

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OBM is the New Black: How Open Book Management Puts You Back In The Black

OBM was pioneered by Jack Stack in The Great Game of Business. In 1983, he transformed a failing division of International Harvester into Springfield Remanufacturing Company (SRC)—one of the most successful and competitive companies in … Continued

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Leading Towards a New Way to Work

Paul and I have always operated with the outlook that we, as owners and leaders, need the people who work here far more than they need us. If no one had ever chosen to work … Continued

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What Do Small Businesses Need to Survive?

Zingerman’s co-founder Paul Saginaw recently appeared on an MSNBC panel discussion on the state of small business and the 2012 election. Host JJ Ramberg brought together small business owners from around the country to discuss … Continued