For those with access, you can see my contributions on this restricted blog : imperialftmba2006-7 @blogspot
(access for MBA class only)
But, there are personal tasks that I have set aside for far too long now - so time to get on and complete them!
VirtualBox on Win XP, guest Ubuntu
- handy forums : forums.virtualbox.org, ubuntu-tutorials.com, help.ubuntu.com (VBox)
...and from here the unbit resources for various web domains to create
During our MBA year some of us might have spotted a young doctor amongst us taking his first steps into mindmapping...
note: a free version is available on sourceforge.net
Now, take a peak at this 3d mind mapping tool for use in virtual words (e.g. SecondLife) : spatialmap.org
for more whacky virtual-world thinking, take a peak here
No, nothing to do with software nor Apple iPod Nano...
“Gandhian engineering” combining irreverence for conventional ways of thinking with a frugality born of scarcity.
Or, as Indian auto executive Ashok K. Taneja describes the philosophy, “When I need silver, why am I investing in gold?”
anyone keen to sign up to streetcar? get a special discount by mentioning my name and "Blue Car" in your sign-up, simple
(I believe you get weekend drive, and I get a few hours for free)
3d Medical imaging has leaped forward in recent years... now take a look at some of the recent news where a new computer processor, designed for the computing industry, has shown x100 performance increase on CT scan images (looking at changes between 3d images).
Report on Mayo Clinic & IBM collaboration here ... and an IBM press release here.
But I guess you prefer to see your news...
although for a little more fun - take a look at the blu-ray / HD video:
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something different : Deadly Cute : worth1000 Photoshop Contest
The video might appear rather formal, perhaps this is an indicator of the presentation style at HBS - not like Tanaka...
Summary:
Changing internal processes based on corporate social responsibility - and making money as they do it... and getting the marketing points as they do it.
Values-driven approach, with defined processes, that instil innovation on behalf of communities, acting to generate new products that are sold for profit.
Business values that trigger innovation achieved through:
>video link
Using the New Year as a signal to re-establish contacts and my own presence in the minds of those I know (and those I don't via online resources), I took it upon myself to have a look for new connections... a look for St John Ambulance on Spock produced a startling family link : a lady (Moyra Brown) I chatted with when undertaking volunteer work at the London District HQ of SJA is no other than the sister of Eric Bessborough, a friend of my father - and with whom my parents made a business excursion to China some 30 years ago! Moyra came over as a delightful individual, with whom one could chat endlessly... and someone who cared about the mission and members of the organisation.
If only I had realised this when I shared her office (I spent somewhere near 100 hours undertaking administrative tasks for Links, the student wing of SJA)... it would have been delightful to complete the circle of friends, and recount stories of exploring their stupendous family home (perhaps the first to have an automated lift). Time to re-establish this missing link!
related link : Alexis on Spock
Recent tech news reports that Yahoo have greatly enhanced their web-search tool. This may have something to do with their collaboration with a large tech consulting firm like IBM...
That said, Google continues to offer handy resources... gmail, blogger, maps, i-google that help keep users returning to Google search. This is clever business strategy, creating free tools for their users - and always gathering personal data.
Did you know that Google now offers a blog search tool? blogsearch.google.co.uk
with option to search for pages updated within a certain time-frame. Neat idea...
advanced awareness of upcoming search tech, just maybe - track: cuill
Smart design can make a real difference (businessweek.com).
Those who liked Annabelle's platform technology strategy might see that one way Apple has enhanced its profit is through the accessory market for the Apple products, for iPods there exists a plethora of add-ons. Yes, it sells music through iTunes - but it is the sale of the units and the accessories which I believe will really help enhance the annual figures for Apple...
For a little humour, what would have happened if Microsoft designed the Ipod?
