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Managing Risk

Posted on June 5, 2012 by way0utwest

Last year I read Team of Rivals, a book about the Lincoln Presidency in the US. It was a very interesting read, partially because of the topic and times, but mostly I was captivated by the diverse cabinet that Lincoln put … Continue reading →

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Google Research

Posted on March 23, 2012 by way0utwest

Interesting to see someone talking about all the research Google is spending money on, which aren’t directly related to their core business. The piece is a bit of a complaint, and it’s a valid one for shareholders. Personally I like … Continue reading →

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Going Solo

Posted on February 8, 2012 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally published on Mar 20, 2007. It is being republished as Steve Jones is on vacation.  Are you ready to leave the corporate world and become a consultant? It’s a tempting thought and probably one that everyone … Continue reading →

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How Should We Pay People?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by way0utwest

It’s an interesting article on how to pay people from Dan Ariely at Business Week. It’s a look at some of the issues with paying for knowledge work, or work that isn’t well defined. The short version is that you … Continue reading →

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