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The Two Olive Paradox

I have worked in the business world for over twenty-five years.  When I left college, I hoped that I would work with grown-ups who would do the right thing.  Experience has crushed those

My predictions for 2016

The holidays have ended and now it is time to get back to business in the New Year.  Last week, I discussed how I did with my predictions in 2015.  This week I

The coffee pot and innovation

Certain things happen in a business that are illustrative of that organization's culture and its approach to innovation.  This week, I wanted to share an example. The facts It is 8:

Obstacles to Agile

The life of an agile profession both in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur is filled with uncertainty.  Big wins are offset by frustrating losses.  Efforts to keep an even keel are