The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Research from the University of Houston shows that children as young as 6 also tend to develop ideas that girls are less keen on subjects such as engineering and computer science than boys are. They hypothesized that the characters in children’s books can influence how young people think about what men and women can and cannot do.

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Engineering Construction Class Diversity 98

Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

45 Career Advice Experts Share Their Blueprint for Career Success (Plus Leaderboard)​ Does your career seem to be a struggle at times? It’s why I wrote my book Why Career Advice Sucks™ … to share the stories of my own career success and failures and help you grow your career more quickly.

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Career Advice Succession Learning-by-Doing 74

Mills Scofield

MAY 29, 2013

Get on board - start by reading the book (use the code FRIENDS for free shipping), listening to Victor’s TEDxWindyCity talk and checking out his new “school”, The Experience Institute. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Their influence was so great that I wanted my career path to follow their footsteps.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 13, 2013

The book is a fascinating deep dive into many aspects of Facebook’s meteoric success, but I was particularly interested in her perspectives on the importance of great leadership. They just have to go fix it—often in the face of people who say it’s impossible or are content with the status quo.”. In that sense, everyone is equal.

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CEO Word of Mouth Marketing Leadership IPO 335

Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 8, 2014

I also remember feeling like my new found knowledge and degree would successfully carry me into a great career. I looked forward to putting the books down and having freedom from hours of studying. You must chart and develop a path for learning that helps to fulfill your personal career goals and aspirations.

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Learning-by-Doing Engineering Career Human Resources 222

HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

But as a company who also values innovation and “looking around the corner,” we are always challenging the status quo—so absolutely, there is always room for improvement! And as a company filled with analytical engineers, empirical evidence is a fantastic way to promote the best ideas!

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Software Engineering Learning-by-Doing Diversity 98

Skip Prichard

JUNE 14, 2021

ALIEN THINKING is a book about the importance of thinking differently and questioning your assumptions to come up with breakthrough solutions. Unorthodox thinking is required throughout the innovation process.”. Talk about the findings of a testosterone measurement study and its relationship to innovation.

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How To Innovation Creativity Entrepreneur 106

Mills Scofield

APRIL 27, 2014

“ Innovation is serendipity, so you don''t know what people will make. At the start of the year, Whatsapp had more than 450 million users, all built and supported with a team of just 32 engineers. So, come create some luck by signing up at ThunderClap and get the book for free too. Twitter: @Samir_Rath.

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Wiseman Kaplan Open-book Engineering 155

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 24, 2016

In Warren Bennis and Patricia Biederman’s insightful book Organizing Genius , they tell the story of America’s race to make an atomic bomb before the Nazis during World War II. General Groves, a 250- to 300-pound crusty veteran career officer, began to pull together the people and the resources to make it happen. You May Also Enjoy: .

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Team Letter Project Micromanagement 244

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The strategy I’ve grown to love and count on over a 45-year career is do less, better. Each engineer has a pet feature they’d like included in Samsung phones. To do that, Samsung’s leaders must sacrifice the egos of their engineers. A long time ago, this ethic saved a near-bankrupt company that I had a part in restructuring.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Greg Berman and Aubrey Fox remind us in their recent book Gradual , however, change seldom happens rapidly and almost never happens in such a linear fashion. It’s the kind of simplistic and often doom-laden narrative that so often thrives on social media.

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Technology Survey Fashion Information Technology 107

Tanveer Naseer

JULY 24, 2012

In addition to his PhD in neuroscience, Shirzad also holds a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering and an MBA from Stanford, where he lectures.

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Team Leadership Engineering Learning-by-Doing 235

Tanveer Naseer

JULY 24, 2012

In addition to his PhD in neuroscience, Shirzad also holds a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering and an MBA from Stanford, where he lectures.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 25, 2022

A classic example is Harvard Business School academic Ranjay Gulati’s latest book, Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , which argues that when we tap into our passions and purpose we’re able to achieve things that might otherwise have completely overwhelmed us.

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Simon Career Open-book Reputation 106

Rich Gee Group

MAY 27, 2014

Great words from Gary in one of my favorite books (I require all of my clients to read). I am currently working with the CEO/Owner of a top engineering firm and we’re currently spinning the sequence around to help him enjoy the benefits of his labor. He is spot on with this one. Not the other way around. Make it happen.”

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Coaching Tip

AUGUST 20, 2014

In its heyday, Eastman Kodak Company was an icon of innovation in photography; a juggernaut in its field. Kodak leadership missed a number of innovative opportunities in the past. Patents, Copyrights and Innovation, Oh My! Innovative Personalities. One of those lost opportunities. Film is unnecessary. Related articles.

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Film Technology Innovation Creativity 144

LDRLB

MARCH 24, 2014

Yet for some innovation tasks, being in the same room is the best solution. And why Facebook is building a college-like campus housing over 2800 software engineers in just one room. Toyota uses the big open room as a way of bringing together large diverse groups to focus on creating innovative improvements to products.

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Open-book Organizational Behavior Innovation Creativity 126

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 1, 2013

He said that in the years following Kennedy’s articulation of that goal, NASA engineers would periodically hit a major roadblock and declare the goal impossible. So the engineers would go back to their benches with a renewed determination to do the impossible. Futureview ® is a registered trademark of Burrus Research Associates, Inc.

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Armstrong Engineering Transportation Technology 182

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 361

Lead Change Blog

JULY 4, 2016

It also challenges us to rethink our own approach to leveling up in our career. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted 4 Ways to Develop Effective Working Relationships. Jon Mertz of Thin Difference contributed Career Chapters: The Next One. ” Discover Art on Twitter at @artpetty. Beth Beutler of H.O.P.E.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Advice 170

HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

Join us in this cover story celebration of Liz Ryan, a change driver of the decade, as she unveils the secrets to creating workplaces where authenticity, trust, and innovation thrive. The HR Digest: In your podcast “Break the Rules To Get the Job You Deserve,” you discuss unconventional career advice.

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Ryan Handbook Letter Competitive Advantage 59

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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Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 150

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. I Think Not.

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Business Model Blog Brand Depreciation 269

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

It was a pain by then but during the rest of my career that mentality has stuck with me and I found that its always easier comming up with the simple solution in the first place rather than dealing with complex workflows until you have had enough and go back to simplify it. Interestingly enough, I think your example of Google is a great one.

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Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 344

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design.

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Brand Blog Reputation Parcell 267

Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

Innovative engineers are recognized for their inventions. The best way to start to learn about product management is to read books, magazines and blogs. CEOs are praised for their vision. Top salespeople are rewarded with high commissions. The rewards for applied skill and hard work come quickly after the work is complete.

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Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 145

Skip Prichard

JANUARY 6, 2021

Jonas Altman’s book, Shapers: Reinvent the Way You Work and Change Your Future crossed my desk and grabbed my attention. Resetting and rebalancing life and career is on many people’s minds during a pandemic. We are witnessing the most progressive organizations operate as engines for learning. Leadership for Tomorrow.

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Altman Team Succession Leadership 138

Mills Scofield

MARCH 23, 2015

In Jon Mertz’s new book, Activate Leadership: Aspen Truths to Empower Millennial Leaders , Jon talks about Soul Sparks: “Soul sparks are those small ignitions of inspiration that fan into big changes, new directions, or fresh works. They drive us to innovate and to make an impact. They come from deep down inside.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. Jack Welch the former head of GE built a reputation as one of the great chief executives of this era. That’s about it. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 382

Mills Scofield

MARCH 23, 2015

In Jon Mertz’s new book, Activate Leadership: Aspen Truths to Empower Millennial Leaders , Jon talks about Soul Sparks: “Soul sparks are those small ignitions of inspiration that fan into big changes, new directions, or fresh works. They drive us to innovate and to make an impact. They come from deep down inside.

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Mentor Incubator Open-book Tools 70

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? and any number of other appearance specific issues can add to, or detract from, the strength of your personal brand. I Think Not.

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Blog Gordon Brand Media 375

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Here are the key roles that are crucial to your success as a product manager, and why they are important: Engineering/QA: The relationship with the engineering/development team is paramount for product managers. Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization.

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Productivity Products Management Leadership 182

Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Reprinted with permission from the book, Outward Bound Lessons to Live a Life of Leadership by Mark Brown, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. Product designers and engineers worked on creating a filtration system that was affordable and easily transportable. Many have worked there for their entire careers. This is an excerpt.

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Leadership Automotive System Motivation 95

Deming Institute

JANUARY 19, 2017

In Clayton Christensen’s new book, Competing Against Luck , the authors delve into the importance of gaining a deep understanding of what your customers desire. The book lays out a Theory of Jobs to be Done in a very compelling way. Often innovative solutions can be found if you expand the scope of what you see as the system.

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Deming Christensen System Innovation 28

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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Blog Innovation Strategic Planning Brand 413

Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 22, 2015

In "THE ELEPHANT IN THE BOARDROOM" author Edgar Papke explores the unique and challenging relationship that leaders have with conflict, and offers the know-how needed to use conflict as the engine of innovation and creativity. Imagine for a moment that you are the leader of a team of managers.

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Engineering Reference CEO Execution 70

QAspire

JANUARY 21, 2010

I was thinking about why engineering disciplines focus so heavily on checklists? Atul Gawande, author of the book “The Checklist Manifesto” The Problem with Checklists Checklists mean standardization – and often standardization is blamed for killing creativity. Hat Tip to Michael Wade for pointing me to this book review post at WSJ ).

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