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Zigs & Zags – The Opposite of a Great Idea Can Also be a Great Idea

Perficient

I worked on many projects with them in my early career (2003-2013). This was largely due to mandatory in-person surveys before a moving quote could be legally provided. We did amazing work together. At that time, their industry was driven by government regulations and tariffs.

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AoAD2 Chapter 3: How to Be Agile

James Shore

To share your thoughts, join the AoAD2 open review mailing list. In the West, it’s come to mean a process of continuous gradual improvement: constantly reviewing and improving your practices at all levels of the organization. Focus team-level managers on managing their work system rather than individuals and tasks.

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The CIO and M&A, Part I

The Agile Manager

Obviously, we don't want to pay to maintain multiple e-Commerce sites or pay licensing fees for multiple ERP systems. We need to combine systems, and do so quickly. There are plenty of cookie-cutter frameworks for combining businesses, even their technology systems and operations. True, but not very helpful.

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AoAD2 Chapter 6: Invest in Change

James Shore

To share your thoughts, join the AoAD2 open review mailing list. Large changes—those that directly impact more than 30-70 people—require professional change management. Depending on the size of your organization, your HR department may have change management experts on staff who can help. Don’t skimp.

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StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective – Hiring Uncertainties.

Strategy Driven

The same cannot be said for small businesses, mainly due to uncertain tax future many businesses face. Deborah joined MyCorporation in 2003 after serving as outside general counsel for 5 years. The results are mixed. The increase in private sector jobs suggests that retail and factory jobs will continue to climb.

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The Future of Business Is Social: Seven Principles That Lead to.

Strategy Driven

For a great example, look at Zappos – a company whose success is due largely to an emphasis on culture. In 2003, the company did away with its traditional marketing in high-end magazines and the like, and re-centered itself around community members, their needs, feedback, and conversations.

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