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by Andrew R. Thomas May. 14, 2012

My Views From Europe: Part 1

I am currently on a three-week swing across 10 countries in Europe. I am meeting with high-level business, education, and political leaders, as well....More
by Andrew R. Thomas May. 8, 2012

Please TSA: Don't Over-React!

As the latest attempt to destroy a commercial airliner using an IED comes into focus, here is some context, which is detailed in my most recent book....More
by Andrew R. Thomas May. 1, 2012

The Day the Jet Set Died

20 years ago this month, the jet set died. The Summer of 92 was looking to be the worst ever for the airline industry. A global recession was firmly....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 23, 2012

Growing Wal-Mart Scandal Reveals Company's Flaws

The growing Wal-Mart scandal in Mexico is revealing some fundamental flaws of the Mega-retailer. Despite the huge run-up in most share prices since....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 13, 2012

NASA Scientist: Less Than 1 Year Left to Save the Planet

Earlier this week, NASA Scientist and global warming proponent James Hansen was awarded the prestigious 2012 Edinburgh Medal for his advocacy and....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 7, 2012

How Scientifically Literate Are You?

There is a seemingly endless stream of articles and reports that says we Americans need to upgrade our scientific understanding. To see how you fare....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 1, 2012

Foolish Things We Have to Deal With

In honor of April Fool's Day, I've assembled a list of Some of the Most Foolish Things We Have to Deal With. Please send yours along as well. Here we....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Mar. 25, 2012

Which Country is Your State Closest To?

As this year's election season spotlights the individual 50 states, you might find it interesting to see how each aligns to the wealth of a foreign....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Mar. 17, 2012

When Free Trade Agreements Are Not Free

Since the advent of NAFTA in the early-90's, the American business community has been told the benefits of free trade agreements far out weigh the....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Mar. 13, 2012

The Best Things Said Often Come Last

The notion of Managing While Wandering Around was attributed to Hewlett Packard in the 1970's and popularized by Tom Peters' In Search of Excellence....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Mar. 3, 2012

The Americas and America's Business Future

The past years have rightfully seen a huge focus on the rise of China and, more recently, on the chaos in Europe. However, something closer and....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Feb. 22, 2012

The Peril of Bailouts

The current bailout culture, which originated with the $75 billion the airline industry got after 9/11; snaked its way through the Fall and Winter of....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Feb. 12, 2012

How Can 53% of Americans Be So Wrong?

It seems a lot of the American people still don't get it. The most recent Gallup survey of U.S. adults revealed that 53% of them wrongly believe....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Feb. 8, 2012

What's Wrong with Going Back to the Moon?

Five hundred years from now, our descendants will likely recognize walking on the Moon as this generation's greatest accomplishment. While harnessing....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Feb. 1, 2012

The Father of Us All

Business and capitalism have gotten some bad raps lately: some of them well-deserved. Unquestionably there have been excesses: (over-the-top Wall....More
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This would be valid if only colleagues could interact. I have seen many workplaces in large organizations where only management can interact. All infomation must flow through managers. To make it worse the work layout does not support interactions. ... If you want the benefits of co-location you have to have the right management structure and the right physical structure!!!

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