Learning From Show Biz – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.31.2019 Recently, after watching a movie preview and a local musical production, several friends and I talked about the skills and teamwork required to put on a show. The discussion reminded me of the questions I ask my MBA students. What lessons can organization leaders…
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Cost Down or Value Up? – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.25.2019 This is a brutally competitive era for business. Globalization, fast information flow, low freight costs, uneven labor costs, and demanding customers have made business survival a very challenging act. Under such competitive pressure, the most obvious move for a business is to drive…
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Moon Landing and My Smart Watch – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.22.2019 It has been 50 years since the first person set foot on the moon. Many of us still remember the anxious moment when Armstrong took his first step. The whole world cheered loudly as he uttered the famous words: “That’s one small…
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Kindness Is Everywhere – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.18.2019 It is heartwarming to see a total stranger holding an umbrella for someone in a wheelchair. He is too focused on shielding her to notice the soaking rain on his shoulder. His caring expands beyond the umbrella’s reach. It is touching to see an immigrant…
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Portfolio of Tech Talks — Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.17.2019 In my consulting work, I have come across many presentations and project reviews by technical people. They are PhDs, Masters, scientists, engineers, executives, and team members. In their speeches, they try to justify or get more funding and impress their sponsors and bosses. They…
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