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by Andrew R. Thomas May. 16, 2013

The Relentless Pursuit of Big Volume

How many times have you heard- or said- something like, “Volume covers all sins”? Or, similarly, “If we could just produce and....More
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by Andrew R. Thomas May. 4, 2013

Big Data and the Value of Doubt

The rise of “Big Data” is being praised in business schools and pushed by consultants as the tectonic force of the future....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 18, 2013

A New Era for the Airline Industry?

The culmination of the US Airways / American Airlines deal marks an inflection point in the evolution of the airline industry....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 3, 2013

A Pencil and the Wonder of Business

The daily struggle of keeping things moving forward makes it difficult to take a step back and appreciate the wonder of business....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Mar. 20, 2013

Twinkies, Fracking, and Globalization

The complexity of our world regularly reveals itself in both big and small ways. One of the more recent examples of how seemingly disparate elements....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Mar. 8, 2013

Pocket Knives on Planes: Good Idea or Not?

It may seem, at least on the surface, a good idea. However, the law of unintended consequences is at play here....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Mar. 4, 2013

Innovation's Missing Ingredient

Count how many times you hear the word “innovation” bantered about over the next couple of days. Trust me; it’s a lot....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Feb. 20, 2013

Jewel Heists and Corrupt Insiders

The latest headline grabbing jewel heist -- this time in Belgium for at least $50 million in diamonds -- reveals once again that corrupt insiders....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Feb. 10, 2013

OMG 6,000 Flights Cancelled!

In his compelling book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, Nicholas Carr makes the case that the avalanche of information....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Feb. 5, 2013

The Challenge to Efficiency and Scale

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by Andrew R. Thomas Jan. 24, 2013

China and Japan Threaten War: Are You Ready?

"War is the father of all and king of all", Heraclitus observed. War has at its heart competition, which is the driver of ideas, inventions, commerce....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jan. 10, 2013

The Dreamliner and Media Hype

Let's hope the media doesn't go nuts with the current glitches facing the Dreamliner....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jan. 8, 2013

Enjoy the Fruits of Empire, for Now

The best advice is to tune out the circus and enjoy the benefits of empire, at least for a little while more…....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jan. 1, 2013

For a Good Year, Turn Down Your Amygdala

We are biologically wired for bad news. Good 50,000 years ago. Not so today....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Dec. 20, 2012

A Christmas Message from Ancient Greece

The words of Pericles are still pertinent for us 2,500 years after they were spoken....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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