At Taco Bell , a weeklong trip to Hawaii is more than a perk for top-performing managers — it's part of the company's growth strategy. The chain's annual Golden Bell awards, held this year in mid-March, recognize its top 150 general managers and are as much a management retreat as they are an awards show. Taco Bell brings its top GMs to Maui, where they get a week of recognition, excursions, and a chance to compare notes with company leaders and one another. Like many companies, Taco Bell uses