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Design Matters

N2Growth Blog

Are you likely to adopt a new software application that is poorly designed? Largely due to the iPod’s strong integrated design qualities it is the dominant brand in its class, commands a pricing premium, and has developed an extremely loyal and satisfied customer base.

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In Review: The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau

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I am glad I did, because this book instantly made it to my favorite books in 2010 which also includes Seth Godin’s Linchpin. By Tanmay , September 27, 2010 @ 8:35 am @Chris - My pleasure Chris. So when I heard about his new book “ The Art of Non-Conformity ”, I could not wait to order it. The book is sub-titled “ Set Your Own Rules.

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World Business Forum – Day 1 Recap | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Bill’s passion an his sales skills were clearly evident, but his presentation came across as a wannabe self-help guru more than a CEO of one of the world’s best software companies. Leaders get too caught up in trivial things and don’t pay enough attention to leadership development.

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Unify Your Global Company Through a Common Language

Harvard Business Review

Translation software? That''s fine for short bursts of communication, but would you trust a more complex discussion to the software? Would you launch a new product with software delivering orders to everyone from development to marketing? I began Englishnization in 2010. points in October 2010 to 737.3

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Leadership Teams: Why Two Are Better Than One

Harvard Business Review

We became involved with the company, which produces inventory software, in 2004 when one of us (David) was sent by the prior majority investor to shut the fledgling company down. Instead, seeing the potential in the product and commitment of employees, we came up with financing to buy out the investor and keep the company operating.

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Family Matters | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Thanks for a wonderful 2010. Great professional achievements are tarnished against a backdrop of personal failure. You've helped me a great deal in this area Mike. Thanks for the great reminder. I'm looking forward to 2011 and I appreciate your advice and friendship.

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This Program Uses Lean Startup Techniques to Turn Scientists into Entrepreneurs

Harvard Business Review

When Subra Suresh was tapped to lead the National Science Foundation (NSF), in 2010, he saw that many of the pathbreaking discoveries developed through the agency’s grants weren’t finding their way to the marketplace, so he sought to foster better links between government and industry. Cat Yu for HBR.