22 October, 2014

If you lose the Millennials – you lose!

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Corporations with long tenure in mature industries often operate based on a number of principles that is reasonably stable. The most impo...

Decisions – The true meaning of consensus. Chapter 4 of "How Google works"

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Google’s decision to enter China was easy from a business perspective but much more difficult when using the “Don’t be evil” indicators....
20 October, 2014

Talent – Hiring is the most important thing you do. Chapter 3 of "How Google Works"

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The most important thing you do is to hire talent – every sports coach knows this is more important than strategy. Scouting is like shavi...

Strategy – your plan is wrong. Chapter 2 of "How Google Works"

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MBA style business plans are always flawed. This is why venture capitalists always invest in the team and the people - not the plan its...
14 October, 2014

Culture - Believe your own slogans. Chapter 1 "How Google works"

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Culture needs to be in place early. It stems from the founders but is best reflected in the trusted team the founders form to launch th...

Introduction. "How Google works" review

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Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg’s introduction describes how it was to join Google in the early days. It describes a company that has...
12 October, 2014

Act like you are alone and in a start-up scenario (Because you probably are)

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Working in large companies in mature industries you are likely to feel a degree of safety and security in your employment. There is an i...