Management by Carl Kirpes

December 2024

What is your objective function?

I’ll admit, there was a point in my life when I was a workaholic. At the time, I did not view that as a bad thing, as work was the input required to achieve more of the output I desired, which was career success. To be honest, there are times I fall back into that mindset (often rationalizing that it’s OK).


You must be an IISE member to have full access to this content. Please log in at the top right corner of this Web page. 

IISE members visiting this site for the first time must register. As part of this process you will create a user name and password. This is a one-time process that requires your member number. 

If you are not a member, join IISE now and begin enjoying benefits immediately, including full access to ISE magazine.

SHARE