Odds & Sods
July 6, 2010
When we talk innovation, innovation is usually connected to a firm or a region. Interest with innovation at the regional level is usually couched in economic development. So, what is economic development other than politicians, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and glad-handing photo-ops? Why are so many incentive packages being offered? Tax havens being offered? Tax holidays? Who [...]
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Portfolio Planning
June 22, 2009
While with the FBI working in the Director’s Office of Strategic Planning I began to realize there are many approaches to build a strategic plan. I wanted a plan that could go into operation and provide performance management measures. I also wanted a repeatable process that was understood, committed to, and provided ownership. Over time, [...]
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