TIMCO should compete rather than complain
I admire CEO John R. Cawthron of TIMCO (op-ed, "HondaJet pirating TIMCO employees," April 25) for exposing one of the most blatant concepts within our capitalistic system in this country: competition. What is even more commendable is his admission of evident deficiencies in his company's corporate culture.
He is apparently a very adept businessman to be CEO of such an impressive company. However, a company is only as good as the employees you are able to keep. People stay in organizations that meet their needs.
Cawthron's contributions to GTCC and the Guilford County community are no doubt an asset. If our politicians fold to threats from corporate contributors, the only losers will be the employees. Companies need to learn to strengthen their organizations by empowering employees.
I spent 25 year in the Air Force in aircraft maintenance and I have studied management in corporate America. We are being beaten with the very management process that we developed but failed to update. I would say to Mr. Cawthron, "Examine the leadership culture of your company and don't be afraid of CHANGE."
John P. Fennell
High Point
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What words are most commonly stated by a big-fish corporate after buy-up of a smaller fish?
"However, a company is only as good as it's employees."
... followed soon after with massive layoffs.
Posted on May 5, 2008 3:55 AM