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[Interview] Michael K. Levine, Author Of “People Over Process: Leadership for Agility”

YoungUpstarts

Though agile is all about process and that’s where much of our attention has gone, it’s time we shifted out focus on people and interactions. In his new book “ People Over Process: Leadership for Agility “, technology expert Michael K. By putting people first — as opposed to process. What’s your main focus?

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The Customer Development Manifesto: Reasons for the Revolution.

Steve Blank

After 20 years of working in startups, I decided to take a step back and look at the product development model I had been following and see why it usually failed to provide useful guidance in activities outside the building – sales, marketing and business development. So what’s wrong the product development model?

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22 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Companies They Admire Most For Innovation

Hearpreneur

Their focus on technology is also a key role in their innovation. Tesla’s technology is not only used by Tesla, it is also used by other car manufacturers like Toyota, Daimler, and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla has always put a huge emphasis on product development and technological advancement. Photo Credit: Sally Stevens.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their One Prediction for Business in 2022

Hearpreneur

The Paycheck Protection Program which was formed last year under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, received additional financing. B2B enterprises would have to use various digital technologies like workflow management software to attain these goals. Think of the agility that comes with CAI, etc.

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How Small Businesses Can Leverage Big Data

YoungUpstarts

Business intelligence (BI) technology is typically associated with larger companies with access to high end software and huge amounts of data, but BI is on the cusp of something new. With more affordable technology, this type of analysis is increasingly available to SMBs. Visualizing Your Finances. Stay Agile.

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5 Tips to Becoming a More Customer Centric Organization

Both Sides of the Table

They attended property management association meetings in Oregon outside of the technology echo chamber of California to get a sense for people’s daily problems. They taped people using existing products. I used to always tell my development team, “you need to design a product that my dad could use.

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Entrepreneurial Excellence: Strategies for Business Growth

The Startup Magazine

For instance, if you’re in the tech industry, your vision might be to revolutionize how people interact with technology. Examples of Goals Increase Market Share: By expanding your product line, aim to capture 10% more of the market within two years. Embrace new technologies and be willing to pivot when necessary.