Monday, January 13, 2014

8 Mngt Lessons from Alex Ferguson, Science can predict a best-seller & stand out from crowd

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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