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New Year's Resolutions for Fast Learners

By: Fast CompanyWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:38 AM

Laurie Coots

Laurie Coots joined Chiat/Day in 1984, bringing with her an expertise in new technology and workplace innovation that led to many breakthroughs for the agency. In 1997, she was named chief marketing officer and now focuses her attention on long-term trends and strategic issues that will affect both the agency and its clients in the new economy.

Wrote about:

New Year's Resolutions for Fast Learners

Is learning:

  • How to take "Digerati," TBWA/Chiat/Day's internal change agent charged with raising the agency's game, to the next level: "Digerati 2.0" includes sharing best practices via summits and an intranet site with Digerati Champions in TBWA/Chiat/Day offices around the world.
  • How the Internet has or has not had an impact on the evolution of brand relationships.
  • How to avoid multitasking and do things one at a time. Her first pursuit is tough: mastering yoga.

Is reading:

Coordinates: laurie.coots@tbwachiat.com


Barrett Hazeltine

Barrett Hazeltine teaches management at Brown University and works with young entrepreneurs. He was trained as an engineer and has taught at several African universities.

Wrote about:

New Year's Resolutions for Fast Learners

Is learning:

Barrett is learning new cases in preparation for the second semester. He is also exploring the politics of public education both as part of a study team that focuses on science education and as treasurer of a new charter school.

He is also finishing his Field Guide to Appropriate Technology, a compilation of short articles for use by volunteers in the Third World.

Is reading:

Coordinates: Barrett_Hazeltine@brown.edu


Alan Naumann

Industry veteran Alan Naumann brings more than 18 years of technology-management experience in both the software and computer industries to Calico Commerce. Naumann, who recently contributed to Evolve or Die, a book on the evolution of e-business, is also a contributor to the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurial Foundation and is active in advancing the software industry through his seat on the Software Development Forum's Advisory Board. His outside interests include his family, bicycling, golfing, and skiing.

Wrote about:

New Year's Resolutions for Fast Learners

Is learning:

  • Riding a razor scooter complete with wheelie bar.
  • Waterskiing -- barefoot (something he did not master last summer).
  • Balancing being both a loving parent and one who is firm and fast with discipline.

Is reading:

Coordinates: anaumann@calico.com


May 2001

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