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Using Smart Experiments to Succeed

Skip Prichard

“Most of us lose the motivation to do intelligent experiments because of our schooling, rote jobs, bosses who set the goals, etc.” Most of us lose the motivation to do intelligent experiments because of our schooling, rote jobs, bosses who set the goals, etc. I reached out to discuss his work. ” -Steven K. Gold, M.D.

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It???s Time to Retool HR, Not Split It

Harvard Business Review

Splitting HR is also dangerous and counterproductive, but proposing it also points to the truth by vividly showing the challenge and importance of making leaders more sophisticated about HR and talent (talent includes human-centered capabilities, engagement, motivation, values and organization design).

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Why the X Games Won’t Dethrone the Olympics

Harvard Business Review

We don’t know enough of its finances to know precisely how successful it has been, but with tens of millions of viewers and sponsorship packages north of $2 million, it is a good bet that ESPN has done well on its bet. Next, can the disruptive idea improve to move into broader market segments? The X Games clearly succeed here.

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Does Your Company Come Across as Too Male?

Harvard Business Review

Most companies and managers think they speak in gender-neutral, “meritocratic” terms equally comprehensible and motivating to everyone. Whether it’s in recruiting materials or executive speeches, in advertising or marketing messaging, companies tend to talk in stereotypes, even if they have female-dominated marketing teams.