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Fail Bigger Cheaper: A Three Word Manifesto

Harvard Business Review

And to make it happen, they're learning to shed the red tape, meetings, managers, and memos that made industrial-age business such a dreary, dismal drag. But if you look closely, you might see those dynamics just about everywhere. Silicon Valley's latest buzzword is the " pivot " — geek-ese for "this isn't working: let's change it up."

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How Successful Virtual Teams Collaborate

Harvard Business Review

Another tool that I recommend is the Relationship Action Plan , which can be used to manage an organization around loosely configured, flexible teams. Many managers have been fearful of using social media beyond marketing purposes. A manager might instruct his team to find a salt replacer that was healthier. Play games.

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