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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 1

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Is it really a big jump to the private sector? As an example, I can make direct recommendations to Congress with no oversight, no internal reporting requirements, and with the trust of the CEO and Board. Do you miss it?

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Why Companies and Government Do “Innovation Theater” Instead of Actual Innovation

Steve Blank

The type of disruption most companies and government agencies are facing is a once-in-every-few-centuries event. Ultimately, companies and government agencies need to stop doing this or they will fail. We can build a mindset, culture and process to fix this – what I call an Innovation Doctrine. Process Versus Product.

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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 2

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Before leaving government service one of my biggest challenges was to understand how my skill as a Case Officer would translate into a job in the commercial world. It provides governance and financial oversight to the company.

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Pentagon Advisory Boards Need to Offer 10X Ideas, Not 10% Ones – P.S. You’re Fired

Steve Blank

– is no longer being led by military/government labs, but instead comes from commercial vendors – many of them Chinese. Innovators and technologists with new, unique insights in the last two years, who are in sync with the crazy insiders to build 10x solutions. 1/3 crazy outsiders. 1/6 outsiders who represent “brand-name wisdom”.

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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

To this end, a number of commercial green buildings have been designed with features that promote workplace productivity and ambiance. With advances in technology, green buildings can also be built at fairly competitive prices. The cumulative cost impact often adds to lower building operation and corresponding maintenance cost.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

The report from Randstad also states these professionals are staying put in many of the major cities. A report conducted by The Brookfield Institute states the tech sector was responsible for $117 billion or 7.1% tests new technology on a province-wide scale for industry and government. Alberta Has Diversified.

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A Guide to AI Ethics and Governance for Mission-Driven Organizations

Board Effect

A report by Pwrdby.com reveals some interesting insights about AI in the nonprofit sector. However, mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits and those focused on social and environmental causes, face several unique challenges when it comes to AI ethics and governance. AI technology is bound to advance.