Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 8, 2011

Engineering, design, materials, and service just got better. When I was growing up, cars broke down frequently — there were repair shops all over the place fixing almost every part on a car. Nowadays, it’s rare to have to fix your car (maintenance excluded – I have Hondas/Acuras). Unported License. Unported License.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? As the founder, can you, or should you, attempt to grow with the company?

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Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 365

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., are also not business models.

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QAspire

JANUARY 21, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Lessons in Using Checklists for Managing Processes Most quality management theories and modern management practices rely heavily on checklists as an important tool to get things right the first time. I was thinking about why engineering disciplines focus so heavily on checklists?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success. Whether consciously, or unconsciously, they will make quick value judgments in an effort to assess your credibility and flesh out your agenda.

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Blog Gordon Brand Media 355

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

While much has been written about corporate vision, mission, process, leadership, strategy, branding and a variety of other business practices, it is the engineering of these practices to be disruptive that maximizes opportunities. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

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Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 338

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable. When Google started they had the greatest focus, the simplest vision, and the least cluttered search engine.

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Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 320

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 15, 2021

million patents filed between 1980 and 2009 to look at the importance of scientific references in the filings. Managers need more than just a search engine for scientific articles; they need maps and signals about which results and methods are still under development and which appear promising for commercial use,” they conclude.

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Innovation Uncertainty Article Marketing 117

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 13, 2010

To hear the full interview, check out From Bud to Boss at The Cranky Middle Manager. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience. The big issues facing new supervisors. Learn More… What Do You Think?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Also worth noting is that there is certainly a difference between value engineering and arbitrary cost containment. If you try hard enough you can find an aberration in just about any rule, but in the case of design it will simply be just that…an aberration.

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Brand Blog Reputation Parcell 267

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: The ideas for this post came from a question posed to me about how an engineer can become a product manager. Following these three things will help you progress from your work as an engineer (or support or SE or any other job) to becoming a successful product manager.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

Innovative engineers are recognized for their inventions. Then there’s product management… — The Product Management Perspective: One of the least palatable realities of product management is that applause and acknowledgment of great work does not come immediately; sometimes it comes slowly and many times not at all.

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Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 145

ReImagine Work

APRIL 25, 2016

“But if we just give her a chance…” In his article, “The Seduction of Potential,” (HR Magazine May 2009) Keith Rosen talks about talks about why we are seduced by underperformers. I have a quick assessment I offer managers. I know it is tough to know when you, as a manager, have done enough.

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Reference Advice Magazine Engineering 100

The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience. From Bud to Boss: My Interview with LeaderLab | Guy Harris: The Recovering Engineer says: February 3, 2011 at 10:41 am [.] I hope the interview helps your listeners.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 13, 2011

This is exactly the point I made when I spoke about Connection Cultures described in my book Fired Up or Burned Out at Google in late 2009 as part of the Leading@Google series (you can see the video of my presentation at this link and read the article here.). Much more important is just making that connection and being accessible.”

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Succession Comparison Article Review 273

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

He cites as proof a 2007 Gallop Management Journal survey that estimates that “actively disengaged workers&# cost the U.S. – The Product Management Perspective: Building effective relationships is absolutely crucial for success in product management. economy about $382 billion annually.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You can follow Seth on Twitter @ThisIsSethsBlog Alexa Rank : 4,876 Google Page Rank : 7 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 35 TwitterGrader Score : 100 The Management Experts : If you’re looking for a positive spin on leadership then look no further than Phil Gerbyshak.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

I’m also not a fan of going to a blog to read third party news, press or the re-blogging of someone else’s information published for no other reason then to boost their search engine rankings. You Know How To Say It : Mark Twain I’m not, but for the most part I can put across a cogent thought.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 7, 2010

He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Reply What Do You Think?

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Tips Emotional Intelligence Engineering FAQ 198

Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 25, 2009

Teenagers and cars: When parents buy their teenager a brand new car for his 16th birthday, he’s no doubt happy to have the car, but too often doesn’t take good care of it and crashes it or burns up the engine (or does something else to ruin it). — The Product Management Perspective: Nothing comes easy in product management.

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Ethics Taylorism Taylor Godin 154

LDRLB

MARCH 18, 2013

In 2009 a Toyota vehicle hurtled down a highway with no brakes and a stuck accelerator and crashed into another car killing four members of the same family. In September 2009, Toyota recalled of 3.8 Failed businesses from Lehman brothers to Blockbusters to Borders all had strategic plans. They all had charts and spread-sheets.

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Strategy Consensus Strategic Planning Quality 151

The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 21, 2010

He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Reply What Do You Think?

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FAQ Emotional Intelligence Engineering Self-aware 188

The Recovering Engineer

APRIL 19, 2010

In both situations, the other person and I pretty quickly recognized what was happening, and we managed to get our communications back under control. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience.

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Engineering Video FAQ Self-aware 223

Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 24, 2011

Engineer Blogs January 31, 2011 at 10:54 am { 4 comments… read them below or add one } Duncan Brodie January 25, 2011 at 3:07 am Hi Kevin Excellent blog post. Tagged as: choices , decisions , meetings { 2 trackbacks } Tweets that mention Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Consensus Blog Workshop Learning-by-Doing 210

Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2010

Inspiration when given as a gift is like the fuel that feeds the engine of prosperity for your organization. Another reason why managers need to make the effort; what organization couldn’t benefit from having people work harder because they feel appreciated? What keeps you from gifting your kindness?

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Blog Maslow Greenleaf Goleman 206

Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Purdue is known for its bright engineers, top flight technology students, it is the alma mater of the first and last men to walk on the moon. Can we ever admit we are fried, exhausted, done, and not be judged as lacking in mojo, courage, stamina?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

Here’s a tip: learn about search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and use of keywords. Get started by contributing content to sites that utilize freelance writers. Some will take unsolicited articles, many will give assignments to freelancers.

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Press Release Discount PR Magazine 178

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

At the same time, fighter planes were coming in low overhead, their engines echoing in the cavernous atmosphere of Manhattan. Fifth Avenue was shut down and everyone was walking in the middle of it headed from hospital to hospital or up to the Red Cross to give blood. What was most striking was the attitude of everyone.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 15, 2010

Staying ethical when you are in power ie any kind of power – you dont necessarily have to be the top dog, even a manager or leader of a small team – would need to keep his ethic in check every now and then. It isn’t that their team are bad people, it is simply that the relationship with their manager prevents anything but.

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Ethics Morale Open-book Blog 184

The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 29, 2010

Managers blame employees and employees blame managers for poor business results. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience. Parents blame teachers and teachers blame parents for poor test scores.

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Emotional Intelligence Self-aware Engineering Cooper 131

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 16, 2010

by Lisa Haneberg The Sound of Silence: The Power of Listening Between the Lines by Diane Levin Managing the Toxic High Performer by Dan McCarthy We’re All Recovering Somethings by Amber Naslund Kindness, Present and Past by Angie Thompson Photo by striatic. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience.

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FAQ Engineering Emotional Intelligence Self-aware 114

Persuasive Powerhouse

MAY 29, 2013

These scientists and engineers develop innovative products and breakthrough ideas. I know many quiet influencers who manage their “reserves” at professional conferences by building in scheduled breaks. Where was the hustle and bustle of a typical noontime lunch rush? The atmosphere was so calm. Sustain your energy.

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Influence Executive Coaching Fashion Energy 262

Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 6, 2009

Their newest online certificate, A Systems Approach to Product and Service Design is authored by Professor Peter Jackson, Director of Systems Engineering at Cornell University. The deadline for all entries is August 15 th , 2009. Please share your story as a comment to this post by August 15, 2009 and you’re entered to win!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

On this Labor Day, I give homage to those who shaped my own early career: Mom: Who taught me the art of domestic engineering: how to wash dishes, vacuum floors, make beds, and do the laundry with a sense of pride in the finished product. All Rights Reserved.

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Influence Blog Bottom-up Learning-by-Doing 174

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

In the State of Nevada we, Professional Engineers, have to have 30 professional development hours of learning to renew our licenses every two years. Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L. All Rights Reserved.

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Resistance Class Learning-by-Doing Workshop 193

The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

DISC Model Frequently Asked Questions Tags: Communication Skills , DISC Model , disc style , emotional control , emotional intelligence , human behavior , influence , Leadership Skills , parenting skills , personality style , perspective , persuasion , understanding people Guy Harris describes himself as a recovering engineer.

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FAQ Emotional Intelligence Engineering Self-aware 102

CO2

DECEMBER 10, 2010

What drives your economic engine? These are really helpful questions if you take them to the extreme and I so often do not find CEOs, Executive Directors, or Managing Partners being pushed far enough on becoming clear in their answer to these questions. What are you passionate about? Your people do not care about that number.

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