John Lindsey
10th February 2001, 14:54
I was pondering the (funny) idea of Musashi and the Gorinsho as a guide for modern business practices, and thought that there might be better role models from old Japan. While some may suggest Toyotomi Hideyoshi, I personally like Nobunaga for a Wall Street Warrior. His military strategy seems to be quite brilliant at times, especially during his early years. He was also good at eliminating competition :).
As for business, I found these facts about him on the web:
eliminated za (“guilds”) that monopolized commerce
supported raku-ichi, rakuza (“open-markets”)
abolished sekisho (“check points”) which had hindered the free flow of goods
He did make some serious mistakes in his “human resources” department which cost him his life though
As for business, I found these facts about him on the web:
eliminated za (“guilds”) that monopolized commerce
supported raku-ichi, rakuza (“open-markets”)
abolished sekisho (“check points”) which had hindered the free flow of goods
He did make some serious mistakes in his “human resources” department which cost him his life though