The Success Story of a Book: From Blog to Bestseller Summary In this article, we explore the success story of a book that started as a blog with a dedicated following. The author shares their experience of pre-ordering the book and testing the marketing message with test readers. By the time the book was published, …
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Self-Driving Cars and the Need for Human-Robot Collaboration Summary Self-driving cars have the potential to revolutionize transportation, making it safer and more efficient. However, the technology is not yet strong enough to be sold without crashing too often. In this article, we discuss the need for human-robot collaboration to make driving safer and more reliable. …
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The Impressive Turnaround of Ford: Q&A with CEO Al Mulally Summary Al Mulally, former CEO of Ford, talks about the impressive turnaround of the company after taking over in 2006 when the car industry was struggling. He discusses how they had to move decisively to a different model that focused on the Ford brand, investing …
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Embracing Productive Failure: The Key to Innovation in the 21st Century Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of embracing productive failure in order to foster innovation in the 21st century. We explore examples of intentional pivots and minimum viable products, and how they have influenced lesser-known companies. We also discuss the challenges that …
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The Future of Education and Google X Moonshot Projects Summary In this article, we discuss the future of education and the concept of lifelong learning through the use of technology. We also delve into Google X, a project that aims to bring ambitious projects to life, specifically focusing on Google Glass, a wearable computer that …
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Batteries in Electric Vehicles – Cost, Size, and Future Innovation Summary The article delves into the various types of batteries used in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric vehicles, discussing their costs, sizes, and packaging. It also emphasizes the need for more efficient, lighter-weight, and more affordable batteries in the future. The speaker believes that America …
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Code for America: Bringing Innovation to Local Government Processes Summary In this article, we discuss the Code for America program, which places coders and web developers in local governments to help improve their processes. We also highlight one of the program’s success stories, DiscoverBP, a website that simplifies the school selection process for parents. We …
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Al Mulally’s Journey as Ford’s CEO: Turning the Company Around Summary In this article, we explore Al Mulally’s experience as the CEO of Ford, where he turned around the company during a difficult time in the car industry. Mulally’s leadership and strategic decisions helped Ford become one of the most profitable car companies, with a …
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The Importance of Strategic Acquisitions in Tech Companies Summary In this article, we discuss the strategic value of acquisitions for large tech companies like Google. We use the example of Google’s hypothetical acquisition of Vidd to explore how companies justify valuations. We also discuss the importance of buying startups as insurance policies against potential threats …
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Social Technologies in Large Corporations: Improving Networking and Communication Summary The article explores how social technologies can enhance communication and networking among employees in large corporations. It highlights the challenges that corporations face with traditional technologies and how social platforms like Twitter and Facebook can revolutionize the way corporations operate. The article discusses the benefits …
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