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Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev. May 24, 2012
One of the toughest questions a technology
company owner – or any company owner – has to ask is: When should I hire contractors or consultants to do a job (outsourcing) and
when should I hire someone for the job internally (an employee). In this article about the U.S. Small Business Administration’s
Maryland Small Business Person of the Year, Software Consortium CEO Janet Amirault states that replacing contractors with full-time
employees helped her grow the strong team she needed.
Take heed what you say of your customers
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev. June 14, 2012
Although the third stanza from “The Laws of the Navy” refers to one’s seniors, I’ve used it since leaving active duty as a guideline for managing customer relationships, business relationships, etc. (just replace the word “seniors” with “customers” or “colleagues”). When I forgot this advice, invariably I would pay for it one way or another.
BlackBerry 10 as a case study for outsourcing R&D
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev. June 28, 2012
A few weeks ago,
I wrote about Mark Dumas’ advice regarding outsourcing research and development . One of the ways he said that this helps a company
is by fostering innovation. Bringing in people who are not constrained by the solution biases that exist in any organization (yes,
including yours) can yield creative, elegant solutions to big challenges.
Is a benefits company as sexy as a tech company?
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev. July 19, 2012
For good reason, we
celebrate the cool technology companies. Some of my local favorites were (and are): AOL, MicroStrategy Inc. and LivingSocial Inc. What also pumps me up, though, are successful, traditional companies (law firms, accounting firms, plumbers and insurance agents).
The reason is that – for them – differentiation, employee retention, continuous growth, etc., takes exceptional leadership talent
and creativity.
You don’t know what you don’t know
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev. July 25, 2012
Mark Twain once said “It ain’t what
you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so." I recently had the great honor of
observing the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Naval War of 1812 Walking Tour & Exhibit at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
The Governor of Maryland and the Mayor of Annapolis were both on hand to give speeches and participate in the ceremony.
The three secrets to destroying your business or career
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev. August 20, 2012
Ever hear the
story of the guy whose career was ruined by him having sex with someone he wasn't supposed to? Someone like a subordinate at work,
a prostitute, or anyone besides his wife (if he's married)? Of course you have. Just a few days ago, the captain of the nuclear submarine
U.S.S. Pittsburgh (SSN-720) was relieved of his command one week after taking over. The reason? The married father of two — CommanderMichael P. Ward II — allegedly faked his death to get out of a relationship with a woman 20 years younger than him.
