June 2010 - Posts

• Wednesday, June 16, 2010 2:40 PM

  The Leapfrog Effect

  With the increasing speed of IT innovation, it's become commonplace to remark on the "leapfrog effect," where lagging adopters of new technology end up gaining an advantage over the first movers because the technology is so much better by the time they Read More... Posted by Rob | 0 Comments Filed under: organizational culture, Africa, Infrastructure

• Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9:35 AM

  Generation Blend in Insurance

  The piece for the New York Times I co-wrote with Michael Costonis from Accenture on the problems of the insurance industry recruiting next-generation workers ran in the "PreOccupations" column in last Sunday's Business Section. It's more Generation Blend Read More... Posted by Rob | 0 Comments Filed under: organizational culture, Millennials, management, demographics

• Wednesday, June 02, 2010 10:56 AM

  Improving Business With Young World Entrepreneurs

  The Internet has empowered a global generation of young people to create new kinds of companies and new ways of doing business. It’s also creating stronger ties between developed and emerging economies, and a whole new set of challenges for businesses Read More... Posted by Rob | 0 Comments Filed under: small business, entrepreneurship, marketing, emerging markets strategy

• Tuesday, June 01, 2010 9:59 AM

  Engineering a Leadership Strategy for the African High-Tech Industry

  "Our engineers will not lead by being repairmen," said TED Fellow and social entrepreneur Dr. Ndubuisi "ND" Ekekwe. Ekekwe believes that Africa has the potential to be a leading innovator in the next wave of electronics design, in 21st century industries Read More... Posted by Rob | 0 Comments Filed under: education, workforce development, Africa, social entrepreneurship