business
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The Glitter, the Grind, and the Gaslight: My Brush With a Real-Life Machiavelli
The post details the rise of Tara, a Machiavellian colleague who excels in manipulation to achieve success. While she initially charms her coworkers, her tactics involve appropriating ideas and undermining rivals, leading to her promotion. Ultimately, her lack of integrity… Continue reading
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When Nike tripped on its laces: how an ERP system nearly knocked out a giant
Nike’s early 2000s ERP rollout serves as a cautionary tale about hasty implementation of complex systems. Mismanagement led to significant losses, with over $400 million in damages. Despite initial failures, Nike restructured its approach, ultimately transforming its ERP into a… Continue reading
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Branding is a scam… or is it genius?
Branding is not what companies say, it’s what we believe. Continue reading



