Challenges and Opportunities Last year I was in Singapore and met Israel’s former economic minister. When I asked why he was there he said, “Like Singapore, Israel is a small country. Most of the world’s important opportunities, talent, and resources are somewhere else. I am here to discuss how to make the world transparent for us.” That is an important idea. This objective is also being pursued by companies and.. Read More
The Transparent Company
A New Model Is Required In a previous post, A Transparent World, properties of our increasingly transparent world were discussed. Here we discuss what these ideas mean for companies. I will focus on three themes: Employ a Value-Creation Playbook focused on the customer. Use web-based collaboration platforms to create a transparent value-creating enterprise. Work globally with the best talent inside and outside the company.
The Transparent University
Education Will Be Transformed In a previous post, A Transparent World and The Transparent Company, the properties of our increasingly transparent world were discussed. Here we discuss what these ideas mean for universities. There are four main themes emerging that will profoundly change education and research: On-line education that emulates the most effective learning-science principles. Development of value-creation skills through project-based learning. R&D and innovation initiatives using value-creation best practices. Global experiences.. Read More