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When is “Agile Scaling” the Answer?

Johanna Rothman

We implemented wireless, broadcast, the equivalent of webinars, all kinds of stuff. I didn't have the words for the ideas of Cost of Delay , nor of flow efficiency. However, these managers often don't want to change themselves and change the culture for an agile approach. My First Scaling Experience. Back in 1977.

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What Does Whole Foods Get from Amazon? Alexa, for Starters

Harvard Business

Can the stores be transformed into cashierless, wireless purchasing markets ? Can Whole Foods’s own supply chain be made more efficient with Amazon’s logistics chops? What assets need to be combined in this new bundle, or what needs to be coordinated tightly within the bundle? Can Alexa sell Whole Foods’s inventory?

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A Short History of Radio Explains the iPhone’s Success

Harvard Business

The iPhone roared into the marketplace 10 years ago today, and overwhelmed the wireless world. Wireless is the same, but without the cat. ” The interference problem was the stated premise, but the object of regulators’ desire — and of the interests they loved (or feared) most — was control over wireless markets.

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2024 Events for Project Managers, Business Leaders, and Industry Professionals

Epicflow

You should attend the event if you are interested in: Learning lessons and finding inspiration from top business leaders; Receiving tools to strengthen your leadership and transform your business; Connecting with other leaders; Strengthening your team’s culture and creating buy-in, etc.

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Success with the Internet of Things Requires More Than Chasing the Cool Factor

Harvard Business

Campofrio Food Group, a multinational meat processor, decided to transform its technology, culture, and business processes at its 17-year-old flagship factory in Burgos, Spain. Second, implement a culture of innovation across all grades, functions, and regions.

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