On June 27, 2011
Amazon’s Best of 2011 … So Far
Amazon’s books editors have announced their “2011 Best Books of the Year So Far” list. I don’t recall them putting out a mid-year list in the past, but it’s a great idea and they’ve picked some very worthy…
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
Supreme Court Shoots Down Violent Video Game Law
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the video game industry on Monday, striking down the California law forbidding the asle of violent games to minors. In its decision on Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association, the…
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
Why Automakers Are Likely to Lose the Fuel-Economy Showdown
Automakers want relief from a possible 56.2-mpg gas standard, but they lack bargaining chips -- and possible unilateral action by California is a wild card they can't risk.
No tags for this post.
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
How To Turn Order-Takers Into Upsellers
Upselling requires the ability to ask questions, and tools that provide a reason for customers to buy more.
No tags for this post.
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
Why American Managers are the Best in the World
A global survey of 10,000 firms concludes that American companies are the best managed in the world. The secrete sauce in US management? Recognition of the importance of their employees.
No tags for this post.
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
Why a Great Individual Is Better Than a Good Team
Anytime a CEO, quarterback, engineer or author is paid ridiculous amounts of money, dozens of investors, armchair quarterbacks, and scholars jump in to debate the value of individual contributors versus teams. Bill Taylor wrote the most recent of many interesting…
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
The Sneakiest — and Most Effective — Interview Question
This interview question allows a candidate to put their sense of responsibility where their mouth is. (If you decide to ask it.)
No tags for this post.
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
Upgrade This! Software Egos Run Amok, Forcing the Rest of Us to Play Catchup
Mozilla said that it doesn't want to develop software to make corporations happy. Sadly, many companies targeting businesses effectively say the same thing through frequent updates.
No tags for this post.
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
Google Gets Its Tea Party On: Argues Antitrust Subpoena Is Big Government Threat
Google is framing the FTC's antitrust probe as an attempt by Big Government to micromanage the search engine's algorithm.
No tags for this post.
- By admin 0 Comments View More
On June 27, 2011
Chrysler Is Doing Better, but Now It Needs an Identity
Unlike other carmakers, Chrysler is adding brands. This extra complexity could be a problem at the company seeks to become one with its new master, Fiat.
No tags for this post.
- By admin 0 Comments View More