Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants
^ADJ: About 15 years ago I met Julian Robertson and some of the “Tiger Cubs” - was fascinated by the out performance over 20 years, going private and return of capital, and the continuing success - article gives some insight into how they operate now and the plays they are making.
The Rise of a Different Work-from-Home
What has become clear to me is that thanks to a rise in new marketplace platforms — there are new ways for many people to earn additional income or even a living — all from the comfort of their homes …
^ADJ: business is dividing into two camps, those that are rethinking how work is to be done, and those that just want everything to return as to how it was before.
Make Megaprojects More Modular
In conventional business and government megaprojects—such as hydroelectric dams, chemical-processing plants, or big-bang enterprise-resource-planning systems—the standard approach is to build something monolithic and customized. Such projects must be 100% complete before they can deliver benefits: Even when it’s 95% complete, a nuclear reactor is of no use.
On the basis of 30 years of research and consulting on megaprojects, the author has found two factors that play a critical role in determining success or failure: replicable modularity in design and speed in iteration. The article examines those factors by looking at well-known megaprojects, both successful ones and cautionary tales.
How to break down silos between teams | LeadDev
Breaking down silos isn’t always easy. But bringing diverse perspectives together is essential if we want to build great products.
^ADJ: Why this matters - so much more can be done with less if we are all on the same page
How to Win (without talent or luck)
Your Zone of Genius is where your interests, passions and skills align.
Operating in your Zone of Genius means playing games you are uniquely well-suited to win.
Once you identify it, you can stop playing their games and start playing yours.
The Anatomy of an Amazon 6-pager. A deep dive into writing detailed…
A deep dive into writing detailed planning docs from one of the most successful companies in the world ….
Debbie Lovich: 3 tips for leaders to get the future of work right
Work that's dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn't make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the cultural shift towards remote work sparked by the pandemic, Lovich gives three essential tips to leaders so employees can keep their autonomy (while remaining productive), companies can let go of rigid bureaucracy and we can all reshape work to better fit our lives.