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Advice on Running a Government Agency Like a Startup, from Someone Who’s Tried It

Harvard Business Review

The White House recently formed the Office of American Innovation, which has a stated focus on “implementing policies and scaling proven private-sector models to spur job creation and innovation.” presidential innovation fellow and a cofounder of 18F , a digital services office within the U.S.

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My New Book, Double the Love - Now Available on Amazon!

Management Craft

Her intriguing style will captivate you from the start; lead you through a model, practical advice, and workshop activities; and leave you wondering how quickly you can implement one of her brilliant ideas. Dwayne Melancon, Chief Technology Officer, Tripwire, Inc. You want a powerful team? You want to be a great leader?

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My New Book, Double the Love - Now Available on Amazon!

Management Craft

Her intriguing style will captivate you from the start; lead you through a model, practical advice, and workshop activities; and leave you wondering how quickly you can implement one of her brilliant ideas. Dwayne Melancon, Chief Technology Officer, Tripwire, Inc. You want a powerful team? You want to be a great leader?

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Whose Job Is It to Manage Freelancers?

Harvard Business Review

Organizations do better when managers have access to advice and best practice in leading mixed teams. We suggest a number of possible approaches for organization leaders to consider: Assign a roving chief technology officer or project manager. This is a big miss.

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