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Why the Navy Needs Disruption Now (part 2 of 2)

Steve Blank

For targets over uncontested airspace (Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Libya, etc.) It’s not at all clear in a low-intensity conflict (think Bosnia or Syria) that civilian leadership will want to risk captured or killed pilots and losing planes like the F-35C that cost several hundred million dollars each.

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Soundbites from the future

Start Up Blog

A few soundbites from the future: Leadership: It’s no longer about being king of the mountain, it’s about being center of the circle. They’re happy to facilitate revolution in Moldova, Iran, Egypt and Libya. Prof Joseph Nye author of Soft Power. Woman will lead the 21 st century, or at least a feminine social and business ethic.

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The Red Queen Problem – Innovation in the DoD and Intelligence Community

Steve Blank

In the 21st century you need a scorecard to keep track of the threats: Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, ISIS in Yemen/Libya/Philippines, Taliban, Al-Qaeda, hackers for hire, etc. The result will be agency leadership creating new organizational structures that make innovation a continual process rather than an ad hoc series of heroic efforts.

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Crushing It With Competitive Intelligence Analysis: Best Metrics, Reports

Occam's Razor

If I can infer that you want a Nexus 9 or are looking for an article on Libya or want to learn what a Roth IRA is, why do I care how old you are or if want to school? Both at improving your digital engagement and acquisition effectiveness, and at weaning your leadership away from the shiny hollow demo/psycho obsession.

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