The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 29, 2022
When founders first create a business, it’s common for them to have to be the epitome of the Jack of all trades, chipping in on every bit of the business, even if they fundamentally lack skills in that domain. “They also lead to good sales, profit and performance gains down the road.
Mills Scofield
JANUARY 22, 2012
I’ve been thinking about the 2 nd , 3 rd order effects of outsourcing, especially now that some companies are either doing or seriously considering insourcing. And what about innovation? Many innovations arise by trying to do something one way and figuring out a better way or an entirely different way to do it.
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Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 4, 2013
Unlike most other states in the United States, but more like innovative Western European countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, California has rules about allowing job mobility within markets. Non-competes have contributed to the more rigid, vertically integrated, and prone to insourcing ethos of Boston’s high tech region.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
I will onshore, offshore, outsource, insource, or execute whatever business strategy I implement without regard for diversity. link] Anna Smith “Let the attacks begin” – The number one source for innovation/change is pissed-off people (Tom Peters). Have a great Thanksgiving Sir. LeRoyD Amen! We are all biased.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 29, 2015
” So GE has hired 1,000 software engineers and data scientists to provide enhanced software and analytical skills across GE’s many businesses. Key selection criteria included experience in innovative software and service (versus product) development, and an ability to manage a start-up in a very large, complex company.
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