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Fri Oct 16, 2009 at 8:30 AM

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Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Innovation* But Were Afraid To Ask

BY Richard WatsonWed Oct 7, 2009 at 3:53 AM

This is way too long for a blog, but what the heck... “There is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, more dangerous to manage than the creation of a new system”- Machiavelli (1469-1527) One of the ...READ»

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Are Open Plan Offices Damaging Our Thinking?

BY Richard WatsonWed Oct 7, 2009 at 12:50 AM

Research by Dr Vinesh Oommen, from the Queensland University of Technology, claims that the use of open plan offices is adversely affecting productivity. Moreover, open plan offices are linked to decreasing levels of privacy, ...READ»

ROBERT SAFIAN | 11 comments

Letter from the Editor: Lessons of the Edupunks

BY Robert SafianTue Sep 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Like many teenagers, my son spends a ton of time on his computer. His passion is designing icons to personalize a desktop or iPhone interface. He posts sets of these icons online for people to download. He doesn't get paid for any of ...READ»

Highlights From Fast Company's Alternative Energy Forum

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Fast Company's Alternative Energy Forum Highlights [video]

Wed Jul 8, 2009 at 11:39 PM

Fast Company recently organized a forum devoted to exploring the role business can play in developing sustainable, alternative energy. Here are some highlights from the event.READ»

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Canadian Funding Corporation Provides Innovative Loans

BY Canadian Funding CorporationThu Jun 25, 2009 at 3:00 PM

At Canadian Funding Corporation we pride ourselves on being a team of real estate and mortgage lending experts who have come together to fund deals that many regular lending institutions often overlook. We also love to share - ...READ»

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Analog TV Ends Tomorrow, Win $100 from Our Reader Survey to Buy Cable

BY Colin DoodyWed Jun 10, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Help Fast Company as we continue to improve the Web site. In return for your time, you'll be entered to win 1 of 3 $100 AMEX gift cards. Click here to take the survey READ»

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Why Are the Most Creative People in Business Skipping Out on Web 2.0?

BY Dan MacsaiMon May 18, 2009 at 6:19 PM

These days, we're all public figures. We're sharing our friends on Facebook, our photos on Flickr, our music on Last.fm, and our goofy links insightful observations on Twitter. So when Fast Company set out to capture ...READ»

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The Webber Rules: 52 Truths for Winning at Business

BY Linda TischlerThu Apr 23, 2009 at 10:52 AM

Borrowing from adventures in the Tanzanian bush, close encounters with some of the world's most innovative thinkers, and the harrowing early days of Fast Company, and Alan Webber, Fast Company's co-founding editor, took to the Japan ...READ»

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Why Should You Want To Be Led By Anyone?

BY Ray WilliamsSun Apr 12, 2009 at 6:11 PM

In these difficult times, leadership has never been more important, and having leaders who are authentic and can capture the hearts and souls of their followers have never been more needed.Followers today are hard to find, except by leaders who excel at capturing people's hearts, minds and spirits. READ»

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How to Get Fast Company on Your Phone (hint: http://m.fastcompany.com)

Fri Apr 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM

Fast Company publishes a couple dozen stories each day on its Web site, which is more than you can keep up with at your desk. Luckily, Fast Company's gone mobile. Getting our latest news is easy, here's how: 1. Type ...READ»

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Picking the Right Candidate--The Question You Should Always Ask

BY Ray WilliamsSun Apr 5, 2009 at 4:07 PM

There is an easier way for recruiters to find a Captain Sullenberger, or people like him. The clue to the key interview question lies earlier in life--what they did for extracurricular activities that they had a passion for.READ»

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Facebook Your Business?

BY Ray WilliamsSun Apr 5, 2009 at 3:41 PM

Facebook is changing from the younger social communicators to older people and businesses who are anxious to use Facebook to generate business.READ»

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Log Into Fast Company With Facebook Connect

BY Lynne d JohnsonFri Feb 20, 2009 at 11:50 AM

Not a member of Fast Company, but want to connect and share with other members on the site without setting up yet another social profile? Well, we've got a solution, and it's called Facebook Connect. We've hooked it up so that you can ...READ»

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Where Do You Think?

BY Richard WatsonSun Feb 15, 2009 at 8:17 PM

Where and when do you do your best thinking? I put this question up on another blog recently and got an extraordinary response, so I thought I'd try it here too.READ»

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Fast Company Traffic Report for January 2009

BY Noah RobischonMon Feb 2, 2009 at 6:17 PM

What was popular on FastCompany.com last month? Click through to find out.READ»

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Social Media and The Super Bowl

BY Francisco DaoMon Feb 2, 2009 at 12:17 PM

Big Game commercials take to the InternetREAD»

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HTML Coding Question Re Posting to Blog

BY Donald SchwartzSun Feb 1, 2009 at 3:29 PM

Hi: Have a simple HTML coding question regarding posting images to blogs. Does FC have a webmaster e-mail address? Thanks. Donald Schwartz READ»

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So, You Say that You Want to Be Wealthy? What Will YOU DO to Get It? by Robert Paisola

BY Robert PaisolaMon Jan 19, 2009 at 3:17 AM

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Editor's Letter: What Obama and Shaun White Have in Common

BY Robert SafianWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM

When we decided to put Barack Obama on our cover early last year, he was trailing well behind Hillary Clinton in the polls. We were cautioned by magazine insiders about the risk, but by the time our article was finished and hit ...READ»

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Scenarios for the Future of Brands

BY Richard WatsonSun Jan 11, 2009 at 11:25 PM

Here's the last scenario. I will add a few more elements if people are interested. As I said at the start, this work is a collaboration between myself, Wayde Bull and Oliver Freeman. Personal Fortress: Personal Fortress is a world ...READ»

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Scenarios for the Future of Brands

BY Richard WatsonSun Jan 11, 2009 at 11:16 PM

Moreism: This is the familiar world of consumerism and self-indulgence where status remains a key – and unapologetic - driver. It is a world of celebrities and status brands that are envied and copied by followers worldwide. It is ...READ»

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Scenarios for the Future of Brands

BY Richard WatsonSun Jan 11, 2009 at 11:12 PM

Smart Planet: This is a world where people are fully aware of climate concerns and other worries but have a belief in science, human ingenuity and the power of free markets to sort everything out. It is a world of radical ...READ»

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Scenarios for the Future of Brands

BY Richard WatsonSun Jan 11, 2009 at 6:34 PM

In these times of rampant uncertainty looking forwards has become something of a necessity. What will life be like in 2020 for a new generation experiencing the impact of such things as climate change, biotechnology and virtual ...READ»

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