Genghis Khan: Use technology: the Mongol horde from the beginning of their invasion of China to the control of all of Eurasia were essentially two different armies. The first had excellent horsemanship and bows ahead of their time, allowing them to overwhelm enemies in open combat. The latter was a military melting pot with Chinese siege craft, Persian engineering and the best combat techniques from all the peoples they conquered.
The Mongols were quick to integrate, adapt and adopt the new technologies they encountered. This opportunistic adoption of new technology and techniques is equally important in the corporate world. Since the computer, technology has become a vital part of every manager’s job. Being open to it and looking for ways to use it more efficiently will save time for you and your direct reports. Genghis Khan also taught us that a pyramid of severed heads is an excellent negotiating tool, but that’s an approach best kept out of the office.
The Mongols were quick to integrate, adapt and adopt the new technologies they encountered. This opportunistic adoption of new technology and techniques is equally important in the corporate world. Since the computer, technology has become a vital part of every manager’s job. Being open to it and looking for ways to use it more efficiently will save time for you and your direct reports. Genghis Khan also taught us that a pyramid of severed heads is an excellent negotiating tool, but that’s an approach best kept out of the office.
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