Michael Schrage writes at the HBR blog that getting organized is mostly a waste of time: When it comes to investing time, thought and effort into productively organizing oneself, less is more. In fact, not only is less more, research … Continue reading
I come to bury Steve Jobs, not to praise him. Don’t get me wrong: I love Apple products. I use them daily, and they’ve made my life easier, better, and more fun. Steve Jobs’ business accomplishments are truly remarkable, and … Continue reading
I’ll slit my wrists if I have to read one more fawning article about Google’s eleven gourmet cafeterias, on-site car washes, and dry cleaning service. Or Pixar’s cereal bar (more than 20 varieties!), its lap pool, and the jungle-like cabanas … Continue reading
Would Jeff Kindler, Pfizer’s fired CEO, have been able to keep his job if he had a Batphone? Calls coming through the Batphone have the highest priority. The signal is unambiguous: if the Batphone rings, it must be important, and … Continue reading
In 2009 Google launched “Project Oxygen.” You probably haven’t heard of it, because it’s not a product. It’s Google’s quest to build a better boss. In typical Google fashion, the company gathered enough data on managerial performance to float a … Continue reading