When making judgments, Elon Musk employs the same strategy Jeff Bezos uses. You can put it to use as well to make meaningful choices and think more clearly. This strategy is referred to as using mental models. Thinking is structured by one’s use of mental models. They make complicated difficulties easier to reason through, so … Read more
There are various entry points available for those interested in pursuing a career in cyber security. With the ever-present danger posed by cybercrime, the need for jobs in this field is higher than ever. A shortage of educated cyber security specialists is predicted to leave 1.8 million jobs vacant by 2022, and the industry is … Read more
UK tech startups are still struggling to find the right people to grow their businesses, according to research published by Silicon Valley Bank. The bank, which has a range of financial services tailored towards technology and life science businesses, said 57% of UK survey respondents cited access to talent as their most important public policy … Read more
The 5 Most Expensive Typos in History Typos can be embarrassing. They can also be costly. And not just for those individuals whose jobs depend on knowing the difference between “it’s” and “its” or where a comma is most appropriate. In 2013, bauble-loving Texans got the deal of a lifetime when a misprint in a … Read more
Pros and Cons of Moving to Australia With a number of Australia’s cities frequently rated as some of the world’s most desirable destinations, it’s no surprise that many people make the move down under. However, it’s all too easy to see a country through rose-tinted glasses. To help expats get a fuller picture of the … Read more
An Executive’s Guide to Machine Learning Staying ahead in the accelerating artificial-intelligence race requires executives to make nimble, informed decisions about where and how to employ AI in their business. One way to prepare to act quickly: know the AI essentials presented in this guide. Artificial intelligence: A definition AI is typically defined as the … Read more
The email has become a highly regulated and controlled technology over the last decade, with new protocols and mechanisms between senders and recipients added each year. How Words Trigger Spam Filters You don’t need to know the technical ins and outs of email marketing if you’re just firing off mail to your friends or coworkers, … Read more
Here’s how to develop professionally instead Careers are no longer ladders—they are lattices of vertical and horizontal opportunities, shaped by personal and professional aspirations, in addition to company needs. Careers used to be linear. Employees were expected to climb the “career ladder,” starting as an entry-level assistant, and working their way up to individual contributor, … Read more
Attracting & Retaining the Right Talent McKinsey senior partners Scott Keller and Mary Meaney address the ten most basic issues facing leaders: attracting and retaining talent, developing the talent you have, managing performance, creating leadership teams, making decisions, reorganizing to capture value quickly, reducing overhead costs for the long term, making culture a competitive advantage, … Read more
How the CIA Would Sabotage Your Company? In 1944, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the Central Intelligence Agency’s predecessor — headed by legendary William “Wild Bill” Donovan — put together a secret field manual for sabotaging enemy organizations. The manual encouraged “simple acts” of destruction that required no special training, tools, or equipment, with … Read more
