Process vs. Flexibility: The Tradeoff
Posted on30 Jan 2012
TagsToby Johnson, process management, process, military, management, low-cost, Influence, Harvard Business Review, business, Boris Groysberg, Andrew Hill, adaptability
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We often overlook the downside of processes in our businesses because we enjoy how they allow us to scale and reduce labor... Read More
Social Media Strategy & The Natural Force of Integration
Posted on20 Jun 2011
Tagsbloggers, website, Twitter, technology, strategy, social media, military, LinkedIn, Facebook, analogy
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Several folks on Twitter inspired this post: Ted Coine, Kevin Vonduuglasittu, Tim Steigert, Peggy Fitzpatrick and Michele Price. Their discussion centered around... Read More
Osama bin Laden’s Death: Intuitive Problem-solving Lesson
Posted on05 May 2011
TagsAl-Qaida, consistency, organizational culture, deviation, emotions, humans, intelligence, intuition, logic, military, Osama bin Laden, PBS NewsHour, problem solving, technology
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After watching PBS NewsHour’s analysis, “What’s Next for U.S. Military in Fight Against Al-Qaida?” which aired on Monday, May 2, 2011, I... Read More
When Best Technology Isn’t Best
Posted on17 Feb 2011
Tagscost-benefit, The Economist, technology, returns, options, military, low-tech, low-cost, jet fighters, humans, Harvard Business Review, customized, armed drones, alternatives, Air Power on the Cheap
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Sometimes we become enamored with technology for its own sake, automatically assuming that the most advanced technology delivers the best. Since the... Read More
Is Confidence an Indicator of Incompetence?
Posted on15 Nov 2010
Tagssecurity, Betrand Russell, CEO, competence, confidence, David Dunning, Dunning-Kruger Effect, Justin Kruger, lies, measure, military, attraction, The Triumph of Stupidity
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“In the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” –Bertrand Russell, from his essay ‘The Triumph... Read More
Inherent Conflict Between Talent and Large Organizations
Posted on09 Jul 2010
Tagsorganization, The Atlantic, technology, Talent, T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), special forces, size, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Personality, military, Imperial Grunts, freedom, employees, corporate, business, action
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An inherent conflict exists between talent and large organizations. They box it in. I first came across this in the landmark book... Read More
Source of Greatest Resistance to Technology in the Workplace
Posted on27 Jun 2010
Tagsattitude, customers, Dean Kamen, Influence, intuition, management, military, mindset, organization, perspective, process, relationships, sales, skills, strategy, technology, The Economist
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The source of greatest resistance to technology in the workplace is mindset. It shows up as applying technology in old ways. It’s... Read More
