BYKatie Barry Relevancy Score: 75 Sun Oct 19, 2008 at 12:59 PM
TRIZ (pronounced “trees”) is the (Russian) acronym for the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving – a methodology for systematic innovation.
It was developed in the former Soviet Union beginning in the 1940s by Genrich ...READ»
BYTom Stern Relevancy Score: 69 Tue Nov 6, 2007 at 5:43 AM
CEO Dad’s Tuesday Tirade….
Anyone struggling with work addiction knows that trolling the Internet is a great way to use up more of your time, however in the field of blogging it can yield interesting results. Case in point: I ...READ»
BYJoshua Letourneau Relevancy Score: 45 Tue Jun 17, 2008 at 11:20 AM
In coming across a very interesting HBR Article from Tamara Erickson, "Are There Gender Differences Within Gen X?", I began to consider how not only the different generations, but also different genders within the ...READ»
BYAlissa Walker Relevancy Score: 38 Wed Nov 25, 2009 at 8:20 AM
The Finnish capital that's become a global center of furniture, fashion and technology was plucked from a list of 46 cities vying for the distinction. Here's our design primer.READ»
In my last post, I mentioned how scaled back the show was and how much smaller the crowd was making it easier to play the games on display. But as always, it's hard to get a chance to play the most anticipated games. Here's a small ...READ»
The whole issue of how to set the right level of expectations for ideas is less complicated than it sounds. All that companies like Boardroom are doing is saying, in a way that works for them, "if you work here, you are expected to ...READ»
BYKit Eaton Relevancy Score: 30 Mon Mar 2, 2009 at 6:56 AM
That China has plans for a space station is not much of a surprise--the nation's space tech has been steadily advancing since its first satellite Dong Fang Hong 1 launched in 1970. But the fact that it's planning to launch the first ...READ»
BY Fiona Haley Relevancy Score: 29 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:47 AM
Now here's what we call creativity. In Cuba, where new things are rare, a phone gets turned into an electric fan, and a plastic bottle becomes a taxi sign.READ»
BYKit Eaton Relevancy Score: 25 Mon Nov 2, 2009 at 11:20 AM
L-3 Communications (one of our Fast Company 50 this year) has just announced it's partnering with Textron to bid for a big future military vehicle contract. By big, we mean biiig: a 73-ton hovercraft that'll ferry troops and hardware ...READ»
BY Anni Layne Rodgers Relevancy Score: 22 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:40 AM
Former U.S. Army lieutenant colonel Ralph Peters outlines nine strategies for understanding, fighting, and defeating the new enemy. Rule #1: Culture is king.READ»
BY John Ellis Relevancy Score: 21 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:36 AM
"Those who out of cowardice use their wealth to pay Danegeld to the preachers of hate and destruction must be taught that this aggression will boomerang. A nuclear war stirred up against the 'infidels' might end up displacing Mecca ...READ»
BY Polly LaBarre Relevancy Score: 21 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:08 AM
Two new books offer a provocative critique of the most powerful forces in work and life today: digital technology and our branded existence. Are you ready to embrace a return to authenticity?READ»
BY John Ellis Relevancy Score: 21 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:33 AM
Sun Tzu wrote "The Art of War." Now the threat of smallpox and other forms of bioterrorism has unleashed the next generation of conflict. Welcome to the science of war.READ»
BYChris Dannen Relevancy Score: 20 Fri Mar 20, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Super-strong artificial muscles and telephony iPods? The future looks brighter--especially if you listen to President Obama's plans, as he laid them out for Jay Leno on Thursday. And with Gmail's new "Undo" feature, even ...READ»
BY Jill Rosenfeld Relevancy Score: 20 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:09 AM
What side are you on? Mediation expert Susan Podziba facilitates dialogue between prochoice advocates and prolife activists, between Israelis and Palestinians, and between environmentalists and fishermen.READ»
BYLinda Tischler Relevancy Score: 20 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:40 AM
Whether striking a new business partnership or building a coalition government, you can benefit from these tricks of the trade. Two veteran negotiators share their strategies for forging and maintaining successful long-term relationships.READ»
BY Ian Wylie Relevancy Score: 19 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:33 AM
Well, in part, the fans do. And maybe that's why it's winning more! A soccer club in Finland marries grassroots enthusiasm with cell-phone interactivity. The result looks to be quite a kick.READ»
BY Pamela Kruger Relevancy Score: 16 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:21 AM
Difficult circumstances are a test of business wits and corporate character. In Poland, company builders Helena Luczywo and Wanda Rapaczynski are creating a media empire built on savvy strategy and unwavering principles.READ»
BY William Taylor Relevancy Score: 16 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM
Don't think of Barbara Kux as one of the rising stars in European business - although, at 39, and a high-ranking line manager at Nestlé, she certainly is that.READ»
BY George Anders Relevancy Score: 15 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:15 AM
The Thinker: Computer-security and encryption expert Bruce Schneier. The Setting: A counterpane surveillance room, Mountain View, California. The Question: How fast can you react when hackers attack your site?READ»
BY Anni Layne Relevancy Score: 14 Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:35 AM
Princeton professor Fred I. Greenstein has identified six qualities that play a big part in presidential job performance. Here's how leaders outside the political sphere can follow a chief-executive example.READ»
