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

YoungUpstarts

I was an early adopter in financial operations and software of lean operational and product development techniques that originated at Toyota, and then of agile as it was promulgated in the Manifesto. I drew inspiration from how Toyota designed a new car. I was the only person from software or finance.

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10,000 Startups – Startup Weekend Next

Steve Blank

The class teaches founders how to dramatically reduce their failure rate through the combination of business model design, customer development and agile development using the Startup Owners Manual. I’m partnered with four great organizations to deliver the program. If you can’t see the video above click here.). How it Works.

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Why an MBA can be hugely beneficial for budding entrepreneurs

The Startup Magazine

MBA stands for Master of Business Administration, and it’s a postgraduate business degree specifically designed to provide students with a broad overview of many different key business practices and processes. One of the best aspects of studying for a course like the online MBA Michigan is the sheer breadth of topics that you get to cover.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Sam earned a BA in Communications Arts and Sciences from Michigan State University. In 2005, Majid coauthored "Data Strategy" a book designed to help streamline information management within organizations. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer & Strategic Creative at USA GROUP, INC.,

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Founders Interview: ServiceMaster by Simons Franchise Owners Sam Simon and Nasutsa Mabwa

The Startup Magazine

We started an urban landscape design business which didn’t quite turn out the way we’d hoped, and didn’t pay very well either. We designed the menus, found a location in Chicago’s Wicker Park that worked for us, and we secured funding from a bank. He invited me on board as a junior partner. I was intrigued.

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Mission Creep: How Nonprofits Can Stay True to Their Missions

Board Effect

Nonprofits are not designed to be all things to all people, and your board should not be motivated to try. The term mission creep originated with military operations where military leaders decided to shift operations to adapt to new information or changing circumstances. Examples of Mission Creep Where Nonprofits Crept Back.

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17 Entrepreneurs Share their Favorite Quotes

Hearpreneur

Being a native of West Michigan, I know a lot about snow! It’s a rule of thumb that I’ve since followed in my PR marketing business that I’ve operated for more than 13 years. Same with agencies or partners. For instance, you cannot expect a web development agency to be good at SEO or web design, and vice versa.