January 2008
6 posts
look for no.
In a culture of yes, look for no. In an honest effort to please (and get business), an offshore team may commit with enthusiasm to what they simply cannot deliver. more »
time to retire the flat world metaphor
It is impossible to attend a conference these days without a panel dedicated to “Doing X in the Flat World”. Practicing Law in a Flat World. Automobile manufacturing and the challenges of a Flat World. Best practices for Kabuki Stage Make-up in a Flat World. more »
select quotes: narayana murthy
Hey there, Mr. Entrepreneur. Ms. Risk Taker. Mr. Mover and Shaker. You (and me) - with your hot-shot IT consultancy or Web 2.0 startup. Think you know what it’s like to scoff at the status quo? Take them risks? Push that bar? Next time you start feeling like you’re cool, think on Narayana Murthy. more »
outsourcing is dead (long live outsourcing)
You do it every day and never think twice: buy something that was made in another country. Maybe you make a big purchase, like a Honda or a BMW. Do you then refer to your car as your ‘outsourced’ ride? When you drink with your friends, do you get uncomfortable knowing that your champagne has been ‘outsourced’ to the French? How about when you eat a mango or a banana? Of course not. Germans make...
life in the round world
Working with a global team is hectic. If you run a small business, your work now transcends both the job description and the time zone. You spend days meeting with customers, refining requirements, pushing sales, and cleaning up finances. more »
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