In the past, I have expressed my admiration for The Office, even suggesting once that it would make a good training tool for HR departments. Here is an article from last month on a sales & management website that very seriously analyzes the program and what lessons it can offer for managing a sales force.
Kind of interesting, kind of funny. There is a quote from a director of human resources at a finished paper product supply company based in Scranton, PA. Greg Daniels, executive producer of the show, denies that there are any lessons to be learned: “It’s not a training video.” Of course. Those things get lousy ratings.
Last season, I quoted frequently from The Office. Just because I haven’t done that this season, doesn’t mean anything, except my management of time. Still just as great.
Tags: The Office, NBC