Archive for June, 2008
Snoop Dogg, The Business Geek, Foshiznit
For Father’s Day, I was expecting the traditional breakfast in bed, cards from the kids, and my only sleep-in-past 7AM for the year, but I got something extra this year: tickets to see Snoop Dogg and 311!
For Father’s Day, I was expecting the traditional breakfast in bed, cards from the kids, and my only sleep-in-past 7AM for the year, but I got something extra this year: tickets to see Snoop Dogg and 311!
Student Loan Debt, Pizza, and The Supply Chain
Several months ago my wife mentioned, in a subtle way, that she misses Giordano’s Pizza. Giordano’s is our favorite pizza joint and we used to eat there daily while I was a graduate student at The University of Chicago. I’d say most of my graduate student loan debt went to Giordano’s in exchange for their delicious and famous stuffed pizza.
Several months ago my wife mentioned, in a subtle way, that she misses Giordano’s Pizza. Giordano’s is our favorite pizza joint and we used to eat there daily while I was a graduate student at The University of Chicago. I’d say most of my graduate student loan debt went to Giordano’s in exchange for their delicious and famous stuffed pizza.
We Remember Experiences, Not Features
“people remember experiences, not features or attributes” – a.g. lafley
I love companies and products that are disruptive, simple, and yet elegantly meets an unarticulated but dire customer need.
Today, we are speaking with Gauri Nanda, the inventor of Clocky and founder of nandahome.com.
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Tell us a little about yourself: education, background, and career focus.
“people remember experiences, not features or attributes” – a.g. lafley
I love companies and products that are disruptive, simple, and yet elegantly meets an unarticulated but dire customer need.
Today, we are speaking with Gauri Nanda, the inventor of Clocky and founder of nandahome.com.
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Tell us a little about yourself: education, background, and career focus.
Necessary but Insufficient
Motorola (MOT), the inventor of Six Sigma, is in big trouble. Even though it invented Six Sigma, this is a clear example that shows how Lean or Six Sigma are not a cure-all for corporate woes, but that good leadership and a winning strategy are key in a competitive world — Lean or Six Sigma is necessary, but not sufficient.
Motorola (MOT), the inventor of Six Sigma, is in big trouble. Even though it invented Six Sigma, this is a clear example that shows how Lean or Six Sigma are not a cure-all for corporate woes, but that good leadership and a winning strategy are key in a competitive world — Lean or Six Sigma is necessary, but not sufficient.
