Strategy Driven

APRIL 12, 2020

The Rocket Chemical Company had a small lab and just three people, but they could see a major opportunity in front of them. Excerpted from Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve by Whitney Johnson. In San Diego, California, in 1953, a new startup set its sights on the Space Age.

Library 141

Library Sample Learning Curve Chemicals 141

Building Personal Strength

MARCH 14, 2010

The procedure upset her hormonal system, which caused a chemical imbalance in her brain, leading to depression. when I was 32, but most of what I know now I’ve learned since I turned 40. At 65, I still feel as if I'm running to catch up to the learning curve. Another best friend has been an avid learner all her life.

Development 90

Development Learning Curve Chemicals Learning-by-Doing 90

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 20, 2018

It starts with recognizing that every person in your company, including you, is on a learning curve. That learning curve means that every role has a shelf life. You start a new position at the low end of the learning curve, with challenges to overcome in the early days. How do you overcome this conundrum?

Learning Curve 15

Learning Curve How To Learning-by-Doing Chemicals 15

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2013

This brain circuitry — vital for working toward our goals — runs on dopamine, a feel-good brain chemical, along with endogenous opioids like endorphins, the “runner’s high” neurotransmitters. This chemical brew fuels drive and tags it with satisfying dollops of pleasure.

Chemicals 20

Chemicals Learning Curve Open-book Bottom-up 20

Harvard Business Review

MAY 10, 2018

At an even higher level, Blast IQ helps a less experienced engineer move up the learning curve much faster than in the days when one learned strictly by trial and error. The service offers the possibility of enhancing an engineer’s marketability and growth and development.

B2B 8

B2B Chemicals Venture Funding Engineering 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2016

A few years later, she joined a start-up called BioAmber, producing chemical intermediates using sugars instead of fossil fuels. First, there was a fast-tracked, highly varied learning curve on the commercial side of the business in her twenties.

Career 8

Career Real Estate Learning Curve Education 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2016

But just four months into his new job, as a business unit leader at a large specialty chemicals and plastics manufacturer, he was struggling with the challenges of handling a global business with more than 3000 employees. But Adrian was surprised at how hard he was finding it to climb the learning curve.

Learning Curve 8

Learning Curve Execution Competitive Advantage Chemicals 8