Description: I have never met a fast-growth entrepreneur that I did not like. Sure, some are weird and scary smart, but what I like about fast-growth entrepreneurs is that most have a riverboat gambling streak that makes them fun, free and a little different from most small-business and corporate types. Source: NYTimes.com Date: June 06,… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Communication
Costco CEO Craig Jelinek Leads the Cheapest, Happiest Company in the World
Description: Joe Carcello has a great job. The 59-year-old has an annual salary of $52,700, gets five weeks of vacation a year, and is looking forward to retiring on the sizable nest egg in his 401(k), which his employer augments with matching funds. After 26 years at his company, he’s not worried about layoffs. In… Read more »
How to do great business in bad zip codes
Description: Lessons from corporate leaders on how to take your business global. Source: Fortune.com Date: June 08, 2013 Link: http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/06/08/global-corporate-strategies/?iid=SF_F_River Questions for Discussions: What does the article have to say about how to take your business global? What other ideas do you think are critical for success in international business?
WordPress CEO on 10th anniversary
Description: CEO Matt Mullenweg looks back at WordPress’ 10-year career and says that Tumblr sold to Yahoo! ‘for too little.’ Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 30, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/05/30/tech-co-wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: How are CEO Matt Mullenweg and WordPress similar to and yet quite different than conventional organizations and their management? What sort… Read more »
Where cell phones go to die
Description: Much of the world’s electronic waste ends up in Guiyu, China, where old parts are recycled but chemicals like mercury leak into the water. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 31, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/05/31/t-china-electronic-waste.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Who should be held responsible for e-waste? Explain why the e-waste recycling business is centralized in… Read more »
Behind the ‘Internet of Things’ Is Android—and It’s Everywhere
Description: Ken Oyadomari’s work space at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif., looks like a triage tent for smartphones. Parts from dozens of disassembled devices are strewn on workbenches. Source: Businessweek.com Date: May 31, 2013 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-29/behind-the-internet-of-things-is-android-and-its-everywhere Questions for Discussions: Explain the success of Android. How does Google make money from Android? Is… Read more »
More workers fall asleep on the job
Description: Napping during office hours is on the rise, giving employers nightmares Source: Marketwatch.com Date: May 30, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/more-workers-fall-asleep-on-the-job-2013-05-30?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What does the article have to say about the reasons for this problem and the concerns for management? What are the solutions for managers and employees to consider?
Can apps win the Stanley Cup?
Description: The New York Rangers take CNNMoney behind the scenes to show us how tech has been a game-changer for them. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 23, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/05/23/t-apps-stanley-cup.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: How has technology affected the management of hockey teams? How else can this sort of audio-visual technology help lead and… Read more »
Rinse, Repeat: P&G Brings Back Former CEO
Description: Regrouping at P&G under former CEO may not solve long term problems. Source: WSJ.com – video report Date: May 24, 2013 Link: http://on.wsj.com/19afA0s Questions for Discussions: Why do you think the company brought back the former CEO at this time? What does this decision say about the company’s management and vision for the future?… Read more »
To Handle Big Data, Advertisers Turn to DMPs
Description: There’s a big to-do about Big Data and data management platforms (DMPs) in the digital advertising space. According to a new eMarketer report, “Data Management Platforms: Using Big Data to Power Marketing Performance,” DMPs enable marketers to use their Big Data to make smarter and more efficient marketing decisions. Source: eMarketer.com Date: May 24,… Read more »
