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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

Indeed, Silicon Valley was born as a center for weapon systems development and its software and silicon helped end the Cold War. And from then on, innovation in semiconductors, supercomputers, and software would be driven by startups, not the government. The Government Can’t Act Like a Startup.

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

Steve Blank

This article previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. 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. Process Versus Product.

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What Does Good Governance Mean for Today’s Boards?

Board Effect

What is governance and what does good governance mean for today’s boards of directors? Good governance of today accounts for longstanding governance practices, as well as modern governance principles. Good governance should be evident in every organization’s policy-setting and decision-making.

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Governance in Healthcare: Best Practices after COVID-19

Board Effect

Just as healthcare organizations struggled with how to adapt to mergers and meet the evolving needs of their communities, COVID-19 struck with a vengeance forcing changes in governance in healthcare. The current climate in healthcare governance begs further questions. COVID-19 Creates New Governance Challenges .

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Comparing Board Management Software: Top 5 Considerations

Board Effect

A board portal is a governance software solution that provides boards with a secure platform for conducting all aspects of board business. Board portals are paperless solutions that do far more than support good governance. While that sounds great, there are several things to consider in a board management software comparison.

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Significance of Strategic Operations Management in the Electronics Industry

The Startup Magazine

The main reasons are: Ever-evolving Customer Base: From mobile phones to customised gadgets, from televisions to Desktop Computers, the consumer base is getting more diverse and assorted, with different age groups, genders, ethnicities, and races demanding different products and services.

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Modern Governance: Secure Communications and Materials

Board Effect

Modern governance is a relatively new term that was introduced by Diligent Corporation to update the view of governance by today’s standards. It refers to the tools and processes that today’s boards need to reduce governance gaps and address current challenges successfully. What Is Modern Governance? Communication.