Harvard’s ‘Fergie’ Project
Any tips Alex Ferguson gives will be
listened to so I read with interest John Fanning’s article on Harvard University’s
“Fergie Project.” Here’s 8 Management
Tips from Alex Ferguson: Start with the foundations; dare to re-build your
team; set high standards and hold everyone to them; never, ever cede control;
match the message to the moment; prepare to win; rely on the power of
observation; and never stop adapting http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/media-and-marketing/harvard-s-fergie-project-hailed-as-blueprint-for-success-in-business-1.1651084?page=2
Science can predict a best-seller
A
sad day for writers and creativity? Science can now predict if a book will be a
best-seller?! Apparently “scientists have developed an algorithm which can analyse a
book and predict with 84pc accuracy whether or not it will be a commercial
success.” Worth bearing in mind if – sorry when – I fulfil my 2014 ambition to
finish a book I’ve been writing for 10 years!
How
to stand out from the crowd
How tech start-ups try to stand out from the crowd –
didn’t see anything too imaginative listed here. But the message is right –
your attention-gathering activity has to relate to your branding and messaging.
http://www.irishtimes.com/business/standing-out-from-the-crowd-is-key-for-start-ups-at-shows-1.1651094?page=2
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