Monthly Archives: August 2010

If we ran anything, we would put a system in place for creativity like Pixar has done

I came across Planning for the sequel:How Pixar’s leaders want to make their creative powerhouse outlast them, an article in the June 19, 2010 Economist a few weeks back when I Was catching up on my back issues.  It was … Continue reading

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If we ran Volvo, we would add a big luxury model like its chairman wants

In an article last week in the Financial Times, Volvo’s new Chinese Chairman wanted to take on Mercedes, BMW, etc on their top of the line cars like the 7-series, S-class etc.  This is highly profitable in the industrly and … Continue reading

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If we ran Nokia we would change around quite a few things

Updated 8/16/10 via comments from kopte3 (see below, comment #1) and Snoopdarr (James Darr) on Facebook , originally published 8/11/10. Nokia’s been on my mind non-stop for the past few days.  A bunch of things have happened at once in … Continue reading

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If we ran a business, we wouldn’t give off signs we’re in trouble

I was riding w/ my Bro-in-law Zargham today around Rolling Meadows, IL and we went inside of a gas station briefly to grab some food/snacks.  Zargham’s in the gas station business and has been very successful in it so far … Continue reading

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If we ran America, we would read the article: “Goodbye, American Dream: The crisis of middle-class America”

The crisis of middle-class America By Edward Luce Published: July 30 2010 17:04 | Last updated: July 30 2010 17:04 This was an excellent article in this past Friday’s Financial Times.  Below is a list of my takeaways: $70,000 is … Continue reading

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If we ran IT that served the public, we would run it like Mayor Fenty and Vivek Kundra

I wrote this letter to the Washington Post (letters@washpost.com) after reading their Endorsement for Mayor Fenty in the upcoming election: In your recent endorsement for Mayor Fenty ( http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/30/AR2010073003145.html ), something I did not see mentioned was what Mayor Fenty … Continue reading

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