HeatherStone commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Google Founders Define the Meaning of ‘Exceptional’
"Hi Martin, I think a new approach is important here not just new tactics. That implies all of what you are saying. Certainly Google didn't approach online search by just copying what Yahoo! had done. I think many startups make the mistake of believing too much of the conventional wisdom in the market they serve, believing the key to success is simply to be better than their competitors. But I think often the real key to success is to see the market and the solutions to customers' problems within that market in a totally different way."Shot full of holes – Why statistics and number crunching aren’t everything
"Statistics certainly have their place. But all these numbers must be taken in context. What story do they tell? What future course of action can be proposed based on their results and implications? Without filling in the meaning, numbers are only part of a larger picture. Thanks for sharing this post with the BizSugar community. "Shot full of holes – Why statistics and number crunching aren’t everything
"Art, These days business analysts are urged to look for the story behind the numbers, as I alluded to in my earlier comment, and there's an important reason for this. Without interpretation, data becomes either overwhelming to business leaders encouraging them to go on doing what they have been doing or can easily be misinterpreted to reinforce company preconceived notions ending with pretty much the same result."Subscribe
A third of Gen Yers say they love independent work and don’t plan on going back to a traditional job
"Interesting stats, Sashi. It forces me to wonder if most of these folks are simply self-employed or whether some are creating larger businesses, perhaps with employees over time. I’m not suggesting one of these approaches is better than the other. Just trying to get the breakdown."